Manager, Media Strategy

Manager, Media Strategy & PlanningNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.Job DescriptionJob Purpose The Media Strategy & Planning team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for Entertainment. The Manager, Media Strategy & Planning is primarily responsible for supporting the Director, Media Strategy & Planning in the planning and buying process of all paid media plans in support of Peacock and NBC Entertainment titles.Essential ResponsibilitiesSupport the Director, Media Strategy & Planning in the development of paid media strategies and plans for all paid media supported showsAssist in the development of analysis necessary to support media recommendations and decisionsHelp manage analytics and campaign reporting both in-house and with the agency to contribute to building fact-based media strategies and derive optimizations in campaign and for future planningManage the delivery of all creative materials between NBCU production groups, external agency buyers/traffic departments and media vendorsAssist in managing all financial reporting documents associated with the media budgetCoordinate with counterparts across the organization on marketing plans and executionSeek and understand emerging trends and first to market opportunitiesMeet with representatives across the media industry to foster mutually beneficial relationships with all media partners, particularly those within the NBCU familyAssist the larger media team with any ad-hoc projects/requestsQualificationsBasic RequirementsMinimum 4 years of experience in paid media planning and buying with a strong focus on planning digital and TV/StreamingMedia agency experience requiredDesired CharacteristicsBachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing, Communications/Advertising, or Media StudiesEntertainment experience preferredStrong knowledge and understanding of the television industry, particularly the Broadcast and Streaming TV businessAn understanding of TV & Digital viewing measurementExtensive knowledge of marketing, advertising and media planning principlesA love of the Entertainment industryAnalytical skills; comfortable distilling data into actionable insights and optimization opportunitiesStrong quantitative skills with the ability to stay organized and manage time wiselyAbility to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast paced environmentAdvanced communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbalAbility to work across various teams and departments within an organizationMust have team spirit and be a self-motivator with a proactive nature and collaborative attitudePrevious management experience, including the ability to train staffComputer proficiency particularly with Word, Excel and PowerPointFlexibility to adjust schedule based on workloadAdditional RequirementsHybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000- $110,000