VP, Talent Strategy, Entertainment

Position Overview: VERSANT is looking for a VP of Talent Strategy, specifically supporting the Entertainment networks – USA, E!, SYFY and Oxygen – to join their team! This individual will manage overarching on-air talent strategy for Entertainment brands by working with leadership and external partners to source and maintain talent of the highest caliber. The department will serve as a center of excellence for best practices - to deliver expertise, leadership and results across all platforms. Through a shared vision, unified values and standardized policies and practices, this department will define talent strategy for the industry and improve organizational performance. Responsibilities: Spearhead and execute contract negotiations. where applicable, for all on-air talent Develop succession planning and talent strategy for the networks Support talent needs for President of Entertainment Handle talent logistics (leading-up-to and day-of) for special appearances, events, and shoots Reach out to talent reps (publicists, managers and agents) to secure talent involvement in events, special appearances, photo shoots, on-air promo shoots, BTS set visits, EPK interviews, digital/social media capture and company-wide initiatives. Work closely with show publicists to organize on-set shoots and big events such as Upfront, Comic-Con, TCA and premiere screenings/panels. Define recruitment strategy and manage sourcing for all new on-air talent Field and disposition incoming pitches Partner with main internal stakeholders to meet company goals (HR, PR, Legal and Finance) Manage day-to-day talent relations Build and maintain working relationships with all on-air talent Partner with external stakeholders on talent outcomes Maintain expertise on media and television landscape Establish and maintain relationships with talent publicists, managers and agents to better facilitate talent needs across NBCU. Diagnose developmental needs for talent and manage execution of response (1:1 consult, writing classes, media training and rehearsals)