Analyst, Digital Platforms

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.

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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.

Position Overview: 

Versant, an industry-leading news, sports and entertainment media business that provides content through a portfolio of iconic television networks (MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen) and complementary digital assets (Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and SportsEngine), is seeking a passionate researcher and data storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by the idea of contributing to the growth of a new company within a challenged media landscape.

This position will be on the Versant Digital Platforms Analytics team, with a focus on supporting the MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY and Oxygen digital teams to provide an in-depth understanding of the audiences, their behavior on sites, apps, social, and streaming platforms, and how to create the best content and user experience to deepen users’ connection with the brands and drive growth.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with MSNBC, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY, and Oxygen editorial, social, production, audience development, and product teams to deliver actionable insights to guide short-term & long-term content strategy for digital platforms
• Handle performance metrics and reporting for all digital platforms, including websites and the TV Everywhere app
• Query and analyze complex data sets (1st-3rd party) to develop content and customer insights that drive programming and editorial decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards utilizing Adobe Analytics & Tableau
• Partner with business stakeholders across the Versant landscape to define business needs, craft analytic approaches, and develop data solutions  
• Synthesize complex analyses, KPIs, and concepts into digestible presentations for a variety of audiences, including key stakeholders and executive leaders
• Evangelize performance stories, data democratization, and data-driven decision making throughout the organization

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of digital analytics experience, preferably within the entertainment, media, or digital content industry
• Strategic thinker with ability to derive conclusions and recommendations from raw data, proven experience in analyzing and interpreting large, complex data sets
• Proficiency in Adobe Analytics
• Proficiency in SQL
• Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and data storytelling, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, adept at multitasking, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities, with a keen eye for details.
• Capable of working effectively both independently and within a collaborative team setting.
• Proven self-starter with the initiative and resourcefulness to independently learn new skills and adapt quickly to evolving challenges.
• Note: The interview process may include a skills assessment exercise

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with 3rd party media data sets; Nielsen products (i.e., NPower, NNTV, Gracenote), comScore, MRI, social analytics tools etc.
• Experience in data visualization tools such as Tableau to create interactive dashboards and reports
• Passion for entertainment news, scripted/reality television, and streaming content

Salary range: $65,000 - $95,000

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.

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. 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.