Strategic Initiatives Manager, MSNBC

NBCUniversal 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.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Strategic Initiatives Manager to support senior leadership in driving key business priorities, communications, and organizational initiatives.

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that strategic objectives are executed effectively and that leadership meetings, presentations, and communications reflect the network's priorities and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership by ensuring alignment across key priorities, meetings, and deliverables.
• Act as a liaison between leadership, direct reports, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Prepare and brief executives ahead of high-stakes meetings, including biweekly leadership sessions and major stakeholder engagements.
• Develop meaningful and thoughtful meeting agendas and ensure all post-meeting follow-ups and deliverables are tracked, completed, and communicated.

Presentation Development & Strategic Storytelling

• Create high-quality, visually compelling presentations and materials that clearly communicate strategic initiatives, business updates, and executive messaging.
• Synthesize complex data and qualitative insights into clear, persuasive narratives that reflect leadership priorities.
• Leverage tools such as PowerPoint, Keynote, and Canva to produce polished, executive-ready materials.
• Provide insights and strategic framing - not just design - by distilling trends, identifying key takeaways, and highlighting opportunities or risks.

Writing & Communication

• Draft and edit internal communications, memos, talking points, and leadership messages that authentically convey organizational vision and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to ensure tone, messaging, and positioning are consistent and impactful.
• Ensure all written and visual materials meet the highest standards of clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness.

Project & Event Management

• Manage cross-functional projects and initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring progress against milestones and accountability for outcomes.
• Organize and execute events and presentations where senior leaders play a key role, including internal leadership meetings, external speaking engagements, and network-wide activations.
• Track follow-up items and drive timely completion across stakeholders.

• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, executive support, or a similar fast-paced, high-impact role.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to represent leadership perspective and intent.
• Proven experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations and insights.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to connect data to strategy and articulate clear recommendations.
• Highly organized with excellent project management capabilities and attention to detail.
• Polished executive presence with the ability to interface confidently with senior leaders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-pressure news environment, including long or non-traditional hours as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and presentation platforms such as Canva or Google Slides.
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours and weekends. Some out-of-state travel maybe required.
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or graduate degree in business, communications, or public policy.
• Experience supporting or advising C-suite executives.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with flawless execution.
• Background in media, journalism, or related corporate environments.
• Strong familiarity with media, communications, or political environments; experience in both corporate and D.C. settings preferred.

Additional Information

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.

Candidates will be asked to submit a writing or work sample as part of the interview process.

Salary range: $110,000 $130,000

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.

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. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.