Director - Employee Development & Learning

Job Description

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. 

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. 

We are currently seeking a Director - Employee Development & Learning to join our Human Resources team based in our New York, NY location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Employee Development & Learning will design and lead an enterprise learning and development strategy aligned with company objectives and desired business outcomes, centered on three primary focus areas: Core Skills, Functional Skills, and People Management & Leadership Development. This role also shapes the supporting strategies, systems, and processes that strengthen performance, engagement, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Core Skills

•  Define and advance enterprise-wide core skill development priorities that build foundational capabilities aligned with organizational strategy and culture.
• Lead the strategy for performance and feedback practices that support goal setting, continuous coaching, development planning, and accountability across the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to strengthen manager effectiveness, employee growth, and a culture of ongoing learning and feedback.
• Use employee engagement insights and organizational effectiveness priorities to inform development strategies that improve team performance, retention, and culture.

Functional Skills

• Design and oversee enterprise learning programs that build technical and functional capabilities aligned with business priorities, role expectations, and identified skill gaps.
• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to identify capability needs and translate them into targeted learning strategies that strengthen role-specific performance.  

People Management & Leadership Development

• Develop leadership and people management programs that strengthen coaching capability, team effectiveness, internal mobility, and leadership readiness.
•  Lead talent review and succession planning processes to identify high-potential talent, strengthen leadership pipelines, and improve succession readiness across the organization.
• Provide strategic consultation and coaching to leaders on feedback culture, development planning, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• Lead and develop the team supporting employee development and learning, including the Manager of Development and Learning and the Development and Learning Specialist, while partnering cross-functionally to execute enterprise talent initiatives. 

Operations, Systems & Analytics

• Establish scalable learning operations, governance, and measurement practices to evaluate participation, adoption, effectiveness, and business impact.
• Serve as the functional lead for learning, performance, and talent systems, partnering with People Systems to define requirements, testing, reporting, and process improvements.
• Ensure systems, data integrity, workflows, and analytics effectively support talent programs and enable informed decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external learning and talent vendors to ensure service quality, program effectiveness, contract alignment, and support for business priorities.
• Oversee key annual enterprise initiatives and participate in global task force efforts to ensure alignment across regions, including annual performance and goal-setting cycles, Engagement Survey, Compliance Training, Cybersecurity Training Task and Mid-Year Review (MYR). 

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, supporting executive leaders and enterprise efforts in the following areas:  Strategic Feedback Systems, Performance Architecture, Operational and Datra literacy, Talent Pipeline Management (succession planning).  
• Strong capability in organizational design, change management, and leadership coaching in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills 
• 4+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Management, Organizational Psychology, Industrial/Organization or related degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• ICF credentials (ACC or PCC).
• (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and/or advanced degree (MBA, MS HR).
• Experience supporting a high-growth organization and scaling enterprise teams, processes, and capabilities.
• Demonstrated effectiveness partnering with global or multi-site teams and navigating matrixed stakeholder environments.

The base compensation for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. 

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.