Manager, Talent Learning & Development

As Manager, Talent Learning & Development, you will help drive the development, implementation, and facilitation of innovative, high-impact learning and talent solutions that elevate employee and business performance across Hearst.

You will play a key role in shaping how we grow talent-blending creativity, instructional design expertise, and emerging technologies (including generative AI) to deliver scalable, engaging learning experiences.

As part of the Corporate L&D team within the People Function, you will contribute to designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that support employees in delivering on business objectives.

You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, People Analytics, LMS teams, and stakeholders across Hearst's businesses to identify skill gaps, respond to evolving learning trends, and build solutions that make a measurable impact.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Talent Learning & Development.

About the Team
Learning & Development is a part of the Corporate People Function, reporting to the Chief People Officer.

The team collaborates closely with Human Resources and learning representatives across Hearst businesses, the People Systems and Operations Team, and Corporate Communications.

Key Responsibilities


* Partner with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and stakeholders to identify learning needs and co-create impactful solutions across Hearst's businesses


* Design and develop engaging learning experiences across multiple modalities, including in-person, virtual, and e-learning formats


* Facilitate dynamic training sessions for audiences at all levels, from individual contributors to senior leaders


* Confidently leverage generative AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning design, delivery, team operations and program scalability


* Drive end-to-end program management, including development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives


* Create high-quality instructional materials, job aids, and performance support tools aligned to business goals


* Analyze learning data and program effectiveness to measure impact and inform future strategies


* Manage external vendors and stay current on industry trends, best practices, and innovations in learning and development

Qualifications


* Experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Change Management, or Project Management


* Strong instructional design expertise across multiple modalities (in-person, virtual, e-learning, and blended learning)


* Demonstrated excellence in facilitation, with the ability to engage and influence audiences at all organizational levels


* Facility with generative AI tools and a curiosity to explore and apply emerging technologies in learning contexts


* Creative problem solver with the ability to translate business needs into innovative learning solutions


* Proven ability to build collaborative, trust-based r...