Director, Talent Management & Culture – Versant

Full-time

Business Segment: Versant Corporate
Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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Versant is looking for a Director, Talent Management and Culture to join their team! This role will play an integral part of the newly created Versant Talent team and will help define what talent and culture look like at Versant—fostering a culture where continuous development is expected, supported, and celebrated. You’ll be a key partner in launching foundational talent management programs and systems, from performance management to feedback processes, employee surveys and more. You’ll also have a hand in helping us build out employee engagement and culture initiatives, from inclusion initiatives to cultural events that are uniquely Versant.

The Director, Culture & Engagement will be the driving force behind building and sustaining a high-performing, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture. This is a unique opportunity to build from the ground up—crafting employee experiences that align with our mission, shape our values, and spark authentic engagement across the organization.

You’ll work at the intersection of people strategy, internal communications, and employee experience, playing a key role in how our brand lives not just in the world, but within our walls.

What you’ll do:

Design and Lead Culture Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive culture and engagement roadmap aligned with company vision, values, and business goals.
Be a Systems Pro: work in our existing Talent Systems and partner with our HR ops team to optimize the employee end user experience with them. Look outside for potential new talent systems (i.e survey tools, etc). and platforms that might help us achieve our talent goals for the future.
Champion Employee Engagement: Working with HR Business Partners and Internal Comms and Total Rewards, develop programs that strengthen employee connection, voice, and purpose—including engagement surveys, action planning, recognition, and well-being initiatives.
Drive Internal Communications: Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives and internal comms that inform, inspire, and align employees.
Build Rituals & Experiences: Curate unforgettable moments that reflect who we are—company-wide events, onboarding experiences, creative town halls, and more.
Advance Inclusion & Belonging: Partner closely with internal leads to ensure our culture reflects and supports diverse identities, perspectives, and communities.
Measure Impact: Define KPIs and regularly assess employee sentiment, engagement metrics, and cultural health to guide decisions and iterate strategy.
Advise Leaders: Act as a trusted thought partner to execs and people managers on culture, team dynamics, and org effectiveness.
Be a Role Model Leader and a Flexible Teammate: Lead and manage 1 team member (manager level) and be open to pitching in on Talent initiatives (employee training, etc.) where needed – remember, we are a new organization with a blank slate ahead of us!

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

8–10+ years of progressive experience in Culture, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Organizational Development or related fields.
Proven success leading culture strategy and people-centered initiatives at scale—preferably within creative, media, tech, or entertainment environments.
Deep understanding of employee engagement best practices and change management.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—with a strong pulse on tone, timing, and empathy.
Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, startup-like environment and brings both vision and execution.
Experience with engagement tools, surveys, and employee insights platforms.
Strong belief in the power of people, purpose, and creativity.

Desired Characteristics:

Connector: You naturally bring people together, bridge departments, and spark cross-functional collaboration.
Creative Spirit: You think outside the box when it comes to culture-building and aren’t afraid to try bold, experiential approaches.
Empathetic Leader: You listen deeply, meet people where they are, and build trust across all levels of the organization.
Culture Translator: You know how to translate company values into daily behaviors, programs, and communications that resonate.
Data-Informed & Intuitive: You’re fluent in people metrics but also deeply intuitive when it comes to understanding team dynamics and sentiment.
Builder's Mentality: You’re energized by building from scratch, iterating in real-time, and leaving things better than you found them.
Low-Ego, High-Impact: You lead with humility, roll up your sleeves, and stay focused on outcomes over credit.
Experience standing up cultural programs in a startup or zero-to-one environment.
Background in entertainment, creative agencies, or content production.
Certification or formal training in coaching, facilitation, or organizational psychology.

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidates must apply to be considered
Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Englewood Cliffs NJ a minimum of 3 days/week
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

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

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.

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