VP, Talent Strategy, Entertainment

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
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)
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 12 years of experience in on-air Talent Strategy/Relations or related field
• Recent senior level experience in on-air Talent Strategy/Relations for broadcast TV and/or Networks
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field
• Previous experience with talent negotiations, preferably in the media/entertainment industry
Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must apply to be considered
• Must be willing to work on site in New York, NY a minimum of 3 days/week
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be willing to work overtime when required
• Must be willing to travel for work related business if necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• This is not an entry level role
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $190,000 - $235,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j66j3e-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.