The Walt Disney Company

Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development

The Walt Disney Company$132K — $178K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in field producing and broadcast experience
  • Solid background in news and media industries
  • Proven relationship-building skills with leadership
  • Experience handling sensitive information
  • Strong constructive feedback skills with talent
  • Creative problem-solving capability
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership in talent management
  • Proficient in video production and editing.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate on-air talent reels for recruitment and development
  • Support talent feedback processes with performance evaluations
  • Maintain and update talent database for accurate tracking
  • Monitor talent social media presence for engagement and branding
  • Design and execute development programs for off-air talent
  • Collaborate with coaches on individualized talent development
  • Provide direct coaching and feedback to elevate talent performance
  • Manage the curation of talent reels for evaluation processes
  • Lead a support associate with daily direction and coaching
  • Build trusted relationships with leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Access to company-wide initiatives for employee engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development

Req ID:


Job Description:

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 Posting Segment:
ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:
Talent Strategy & Development

Primary Job Posting Category:
Talent Development

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-06-08

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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