Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development

Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development

The Senior Manager reports to the VP of Talent Strategy & Development. This role works closely with the VP, Director of Talent Strategy & Engagement, and key stakeholders to develop and retain On-Air and Off-Air talent.

• Review and evaluate on-air talent reels regularly to support recruitment and ongoing development efforts.
• Partner with the VP to support talent feedback processes, including check‑ins, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Maintain and update the talent database, ensuring accurate feedback documentation and proactively identifying trends to develop solutions.
• Monitor on-air talent presence across social media platforms and provide guidance to strengthen engagement, brand alignment, and digital effectiveness.
• Lead the design and execution of engagement and professional development programs for off‑air talent (Producers and below) in collaboration with the VP and Executive Producers.
• Work closely with talent and voice coaches to align individualized development plans and performance priorities.
• Provide direct coaching and actionable feedback to talent, including field‑based support, to elevate performance and cross‑platform readiness.
• Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and follow‑through on all development plans and performance outcomes.
• Curate, organize, and manage talent reels as part of the broader evaluation and development process.
• Manage and develop the Talent Strategy & Development Support Associate, providing day‑to‑day direction and coaching.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with leadership, talent, and key stakeholders across platforms.

• 7+ years of experience in field producing and package producing with talent, including senior level daily broadcast experience in script writing, editing, and structuring.
• Experience in news, media, and related industry.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain trusting relationships with leadership across platforms.
• Experience managing highly sensitive information.
• Excellent communication of feedback in a constructive manner to prospective and current talent.
• Keen sense of creative problem‑solving.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive talent strategy within news and creative environments.
• Strong influence and ability to work through others in a highly matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in editing and video production.

Bachelor's degree.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $132,800 to $178,000 per year. The base pay will be determined based on internal equity and may vary depending on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.