Assistant Manager, Global Brand Marketing

About UsUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) markets and distributes NBC Universal’s film and television offerings across transactional digital and disc formats worldwide. Distributed lines of content include contemporary and classic productions within the company’s expansive entertainment catalog, spanning properties from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, Universal Media Studios and Peacock, as well as from select third-party partners.UPHE distributes through its own operations in parts of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America and through a variety of licensee partnerships across major territories around the world. The Company is leading the way in exploring innovative technologies and in developing and adapting dynamic new windowing strategies and other initiatives for the evolving global home entertainment market.Its vast 4,000-plus title catalog is among the largest and most celebrated in the industry, comprising a wide variety of titles and genres. Among its most-prized properties are such franchise as The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic, Despicable Me, Minions, Mama Mia, Downton Abbey, Shrek, Back To The Future, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the legendary classic monster movies; recent films including Wicked, Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie; as well as such acclaimed television series as the Chicago and Law & Order franchises and The Office.Job DescriptionAs part of the Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) Brand Marketing group, the Catalog Brand Marketing team is responsible for monetizing Universal's vast library of films on digital and physical formats globally, while collaborating with other groups across NBCUniversal.The Assistant Brand Manager is responsible for providing valuable support managing tasks and projects and helping the team achieve organizational goals. The Assistant Brand Manager is also responsible for managing certain product releases and campaigns.Working with the Senior Brand Manager, you’ll be the champion for catalog projects across the organization and with internal partners, including digital marketing, creative marketing, legal, sales, finance, operations, and more. Your main goal is to maximize the profitability of each release, while ensuring stakeholder needs are met. You will also own various ongoing processes and meetings to support the operations of the team.This is a dynamic, challenging role with great visibility across the organization and exceptional learning opportunities.ResponsibilitiesMarketing / StrategyExecute marketing plans and products and submit creative asset requests.Create campaign P&Ls to pass greenlight and ensure profitability.Collaborate on strategic creative direction for products and marketing campaigns.Pitch catalog priorities and projects in various venues, from informal team calls to retailer presentations to large-scale sales meetings. Create and distribute sales sheets and PowerPoint slides.Consistently seek opportunities to maximize the Universal film library with new ideas to support key anniversaries, theatrical drafting, seasonal, new to format, etc. across both digital and physical formats.Product Development / Project ManagementMaintain project deadlines, discuss upcoming milestones, and communicate updates as needed. Ensure all teams are executing smoothly/on schedule with support from the Senior Brand Manager.Gather information and feedback from cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, perform analyses, and develop sales goals.Ensure that all project/creative materials are executed according to strategy and are approved in a timely manner.Collaborate with teams to ensure their individual needs are met. This applies to 3 distinct parts of our business – Digital Distribution, Studio Distribution Services (a joint venture that supports our domestic physical business) and International. Examples include regular calls, bi-annual presentations, resources/documents, and more.Set up and maintain projects in UPHE systems. Work with cross-functional teams to create item numbers, component numbers, project codes, etc. Ensure that legal rights are documented.Timely responses to all email and Microsoft Teams communications from cross functional team members.Reporting & AnalysisProduce recaps, compile key learnings, conduct appropriate post-analyses, and report out to the wider organization.Monitor competitive landscape to understand what other studios are doing across all formats globally and sharing out best practices and key learnings.OtherActively contribute your marketing expertise and insights and do your part to build a smarter, collaborative, and successful organization.Additional duties as assigned.The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the company.QualificationsBasic Requirements:Bachelor’s degree, particularly in marketing or business and/or equivalent experience in a consumer marketing role.Minimum of 2 years of business experience in marketing.Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Demonstrates strong knowledge of Airtable and Smartsheet.Desired Characteristics:Knowledge and passion for films and home entertainment; ideally broad knowledge of film history.Project planning/management, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.Exceptional communicator; builds relationships and influences teams at various levels throughout the organization.Comfortable speaking in both large and small group settings and providing thoughtful opinions and perspectives.Ability to collaborate in a creative environment and evaluate creative materials critically.Strategic thinking and analytical skills, including experience in building, evaluating, and managing business plans and budgets.Adaptable to changing circumstances and uncertainty.An enthusiastic learner who is vested in the personal growth of yourself and others around you.Brings inclusive in our marketing and in the workplace.Embodies NBCU values of ownership, pioneering spirit, teamwork, creativity, and integrity.Additional Requirements:Hybrid: 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.Benefits: 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: $70,000 - $75,000.Additional Information: As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. 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