Senior Manager, Talent Development - NBC News

The Senior Manager, Talent Development will play a crucial role in shaping who tells our stories on air, in the field and across every platform where audiences engage with NBC News. We are looking for an experienced network news professional with a strong understanding of the rapidly evolving media landscape, including streaming, social, digital video, podcasts and other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will have sharp editorial instincts and a deep understanding of what makes on-air talent resonate with News audiences across all platforms. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a deep, diverse pipeline of established and emerging on-air, digital-first and multi-platform journalists. Negotiate contract renewals for NBC News on-air contributors and develop strong contributor pipelines Evaluate talent through interviews, reels, auditions and editorial exercises. Manage shared internal systems that keep team updated on all contract timelines and external talent scouting/recruitment meetings Monitor and capture hiring trends, talent moves and rising talent across emerging formats, including streaming, vertical video, social-first journalism, podcasts, newsletters and other audience-driven platforms. Compile research, decks and other material to support full talent recruitment process Collaborate with scheduling and editorial teams on anchor assignments, backfilling needs and short- and long-term coverage plans.