Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development

The Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development, reports into the VP, Talent Strategy & Development.


This position works closely with the VP as well as the Director, Talent Strategy & Engagement, and other key stakeholders to develop and retain On-Air and Off-Air talent.


Responsibilities:


+ Review and evaluate on-air talent reels on a regular basis to support both recruitment and ongoing development efforts.

+ Partner with the VP, Talent Strategy & Development to support talent feedback processes, including ongoing check-ins, performance evaluations, and development planning.

+ Maintain and update the talent database, ensuring accurate documentation of feedback while proactively identifying trends and developing solutions to address recurring needs.

+ Monitor on-air talent presence across social media platforms and provide guidance to strengthen engagement, brand alignment, and overall 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, Talent Strategy & Development and Executive Producers.

+ Work closely with talent and voice coaches to align on individualized development plans and performance priorities.

+ Provide direct coaching and actionable feedback to talent, including field-based support, to elevate performance, consistency, and cross-platform readiness.

+ Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and follow-through on all development plans and performance outcomes.

+ Own the curation, organization, and ongoing management of 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.


Basic Qualifications:


+ 7+ years of experience in field producing and package producing with talent as well as senior level daily broadcast experience of script writing, editing and structuring

+ Experience in news, media and related industry.

+ Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with leadership across platforms

+ Experience with managing highly sensitive information

+ Communicating feedback in a constructive manner to prospective and current talent

+ A keen sense of creative problem solving is a must

+ Demonstrated ability to lead and drive strategy for talent within news and creative environment

+ Ability to influence and work through others in a highly matrixed organization

+ Ability to edit and proficiency around video production


Required Education:


+ Bachelor’s degree


The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $132,800 to $178,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10152906

Location: New York,New York

Job Posting Company: ABC News
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