Learning & Development Manager, APMG

About APMG

American Public Media Group (APMG) is the largest station-based public radio and media organization in the United States. Our mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. APMG is the recipient of multiple awards including the Peabody, Edward R. Murrow regional and national awards, a Gracie and duPont Silver Baton.  

APMG is the parent organization for American Public Media®, Minnesota Public Radio®, and Southern California Public Radio, and offers diverse public services, including news, classical, new music, and investigative journalism. APMG operates 53 public radio stations and 44 translators across eight states and have state-of-the-art facilities in 10 cities worldwide reaching over 16 million listeners.

Our Mission:

Creating the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.

Our Core Values: 

We exist to serve the public

We lead with respect and inclusion

We built trust

We are creative and bold

We succeed together through collaboration and personal accountability

Location:  St. Paul,MN Los Angeles or Pasadena, CA- Hybrid

Expected Compensation Range: MN: $85,406-106,800 | CA: $98,217-122,800 / annualized. The exact rate is determined by geographical location, experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled. 

Your Role:

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for strategically designing, developing, and delivering customized learning and development programs that support the organization’s goals and objectives. This position requires a proactive, self-starting professional who can work independently and think strategically, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The Learning and Development Manager must demonstrate initiative and the ability to anticipate and address learning needs across all levels of the organization. The role involves partnering with internal leaders and subject matter experts to ensure learning solutions are tailored, impactful, and foster continuous employee growth and engagement.

Key Competencies:

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective partnerships across departments
• Expertise in designing and implementing customized learning and development programs
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Your Responsibility: 

• Strategic Planning
• Develop and execute a multi-year talent and learning roadmap aligned with APMG's strategy, mission, EIDA, and core values.
• Partner with People and Culture leaders to design and implement learning programs that enhance employee development and engagement.
• Program Development & Delivery
• Create and facilitate, or collaborate with external partners to deliver, training programs across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, career knowledge, standard operating procedures (SOPs), leadership programs, and mentorship initiatives.
• Develop leadership development plans for key management and high-potential employees.
• Design and deliver engaging and effective training on topics such as management skills, equity, leadership, and department-specific technical skills.
• Oversee and relaunch the Emerging Leaders Program using a blended learning approach.
• Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate and improve learning programs using data-driven insights.
• Design and conduct organizational assessments to track and report the effectiveness of training programs.
• Performance Management Support
• Support the annual performance review process and provide training to managers and employees.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements for performance management processes.
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