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.
- Career Development
- Provide career development coaching and maintain a comprehensive training library to support professional growth.
- Design and implement a mentorship program to foster knowledge-sharing and professional development across the organization.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with department heads, HR colleagues, and communications staff to ensure awareness of learning opportunities.
- Collaborate on succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- Collaborate with the People and Culture team to assess organizational learning needs and identify a suitable LMS that aligns with APMG's strategic objectives and EIDA values.
- Oversee the successful deployment of the selected LMS, ensuring it is accessible and user-friendly.
- Post-launch, manage the system's ongoing operations, including content updates, user support, and performance monitoring, to maintain its effectiveness as a central platform for employee development
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, OR related field.
- 5-7 years of experience leading training and development programs for adult learners.
- Proven experience designing and implementing learning and development programs in a complex organization.
- Strong grounding and experience with DE&I concepts and ability to support a progressive cultural fluency pathway.
- Experience developing and facilitating training for onboarding, leadership, career development, and mentorship programs.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
- Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility (EIDA) principles in training.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with external partners to design and deliver impactful training solutions.
- Experience managing LMS and leveraging data for decision-making.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences with clarity and impact.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences with clarity and impact.
- Ability to align learning initiatives with organizational strategy and adapt to changing needs.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with employees in multiple locations
- Ability to align learning initiatives with organizational strategy and adapt to changing needs.
- Excellent leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Reporting To This Position
None.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
- Evening and weekend hours will be required at times
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule – which may require weekend and/or evening work.
- Physical Demands:
- Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods
- Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
- Working Conditions:
- Moderate noise level
- Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
