Talent Development Manager

Job Description

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The Talent Development Manager will work on WB Animation's Artist Management team reporting into the VP, Artist Management to recruit top artists and create best in class talent experiences for the animation studios.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Partner closely with Creators/Producers to understand their specific needs and develop a plan for solving for specific styles, aesthetics, and diversity requirements.
• Build strong and diverse pipelines of candidates leveraging various sourcing, networking, and other research methods.
• Own and juggle multiple requisitions and maintain high-quality/maximum traction for Hiring Managers at all times while helping with development and studio culture initiatives.
• Be an ambassador for the culture and aesthetic goals for both Warner Bros Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.
• Execute outreach strategy to ensure we are meeting the talent where they are.
Organize and support external and internal Studio events for a holistic Talent Experience.
• Participate at a team level on discussions about shifts in global talent shifts and trends - mentor junior team members.
• Develop, pitch and organize new Studio Events to promote community and cultural engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in creative talent acquisition in animation (series, long-form, feature) required
• Studio experience strongly preferred

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills
• Able to own and manage several programs and projects with strong project management skills
• Effective and articulate communicator comfortable partnering with multiple groups across both studios
• Proficiency in Mac and PC
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred…
• Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone.
• Animation Union experience (839) a plus
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, quickly-changing environment
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $93,240.00 - $173,160.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwqmen-216-73-216-174-42 in your application.