Senior Manager, Veteran Hiring & Engagement

Hearst•Charlotte, NC

73d

About The Position

About the Team Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating, informing audiences and leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care. Our portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide. On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media. We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. On the business-to-business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking. Our strength lies in our people. We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law. Why Hearst? If this mission aligns with your next chapter and you've successfully navigated both military and civilian terrain, we want to hear from you. At Hearst, we value those who have served — and we're looking for a seasoned leader who can operate confidently in the corporate environment while keeping one boot in the military community. Join us and help advance the mission of connecting military talent to meaningful careers.

Requirements

Applicants must have prior military service. Military spouses are equally encouraged to apply.
Deep knowledge of the military community and experience working with veterans, reservists, and military spouses.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead employee engagement or talent programs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Passion for supporting the military community.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
Willing to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in talent acquisition, HR, or community engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit and engage military veterans, reservists, and military spouses for roles across businesses.
Translate military resumes and experience into relevant qualifications for civilian hiring teams.
Develop, maintain, track, and report on selected recruiting metrics such as time to fill, and candidates sourced.
Participate in recruiting events such as job fairs, college recruitment, seminars, or conferences to attract and establish Hearst as the best place to work.
Work with recruiters and hiring teams to champion the strengths and experiences of military-connected candidates.
Deliver internal and external presentations to promote Hearst's military talent initiatives.
Build and maintain partnerships with third-party military organizations.
Champion Hearst as a military-ready and veteran-friendly employer.
Partner with Human Resources and the business to provide strategic insights into military recruitment and retention.
Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on best practices for hiring, retaining, and advancing military-connected employees
Create and maintain a dynamic social media strategy on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other relevant platforms to showcase military programs, promote service benefits, and engage potential military recruits
Collaborate with Hearst's Military Employee Resource Group and other Employee Resource Groups.