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Senior Organizational Development Consultant

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Apr 16, 2023

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Consultant and Strategist
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Description

As a Senior Organizational Development Consultant for Leadership Development, you will work to advance employee leadership capabilities across The Post. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of robust leadership development programs using a combination of formal and informal initiatives. The role reports to the HR Director, Talent Development and Culture.

Motivation:
  • You are excited to equip and support our leaders as they advance the mission of The Post and help us change and grow.
  • You have a creative and practical mind that finds effective and bold solutions to real problems.
  • You navigate a high-paced environment with ease and pivot quickly.
  • You take ownership of your work and reliably see things through to fruition.
  • You readily shift thinking from the company level to specific programs to individual deliverables.
  • You take pride in your curiosity and ability to learn and adapt.
  • You are highly relational and inspired by the idea of building and nurturing a community of leaders.


Responsibilities:
  • Accelerate new leaders' path to productivity by designing, administering, and facilitating a required training & onboarding program for newly hired and promoted managers.
  • Support emergent training needs by designing and implementing just-in-time development options for leaders.
  • Promote leader connections by creating optional and participant-led workshops & events and managing a digital community for leaders on Slack and other channels.
  • Support the mission and business needs of The Post by helping leaders be informed about and manage change.
  • Build relationships and support leaders by offering ad-hoc coaching.
  • Enhance recognition and buy-in of the development options by managing program branding, designing and implementing effective communication campaigns and managing digital content across channels and platforms.
  • Adopt and modernize all programs continuously to adjust to and capitalize on the evolving environment, including organizational changes, industry shifts, external events, technological advancements, etc.


Required qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience building, executing and supporting organization-wide development programs with at least 2 years of experience in leadership development.
  • Undergraduate degree in human resources, business, adult education or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to design developmental content (trainings, presentations, written content, etc.) using adult learning principles.
  • Skilled presenter, facilitator, writer, and communicator.
  • Solid experience consulting with executives and managers on real-time problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive change in a complex organization.
  • Strong grasp of all talent management elements, including performance & succession management, employee engagement & retention, change management, hiring and compensation fundamentals, etc.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Graduate degree in human resources, business, adult education or related field.
  • Strong PowerPoint skills and design sensibility.
  • Good grasp of marketing and branding principles.


#LI-Hybrid

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
  • Robust mental health resources
  • Backup care and caregiver concierge services
  • Gender affirming services
  • Pet insurance
  • Free Post digital subscription
  • Leadership and career development programs


Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

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1301 K Street, N.W.
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