NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. 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) 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) As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.