Sr. Manager, Strategy & Business Development - job 1 of 2

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.

The NBCU Media Group is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience.

The Media Group Strategy and Business Development team is looking for a Sr. Manager or Manager to join its New York based team. The team plays a key role supporting the Chairman of NBCU Media Group and CFO and EVP of Strategy, NBCU Media Group across numerous workstreams including strategy, business planning, innovation, and distribution. The group will work across the businesses under Media Group, which includes NBC, Peacock and Bravo. With the aim of developing and executing on strategic priorities, the team is highly visible across the organization. The Sr. Manager will report to the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development and will focus cross-portfolio strategies for the Media Group. 

Day-to-Day:

• Work independently and in small teams on critical projects including business model forecasting, strategy and business development related analysis.
• Analyze 1st and 3rd party data on key topics such as business drivers and performance indicators.
• Perform market research and competitive analysis to help inform Media Group leadership.
• Identify and evaluate new trends, categories, concepts and businesses that will grow Media Group in alignment with the long-range strategic plan.
• Develop relationships with teams both inside Media Group and across the broader NBCU organization to help execute on strategic initiative with the focus on long-term growth for the business.
• Build and maintain team-owned models.
• Communicate findings effectively both verbally and in written form including executive-ready presentations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills. This is a fast paced and highly demanding environment and candidates are expected to be able to learn quickly, be comfortable in ambiguity and deliver results often on tight project deadlines. Candidates must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively both in groups as well as autonomously.
• 4+ years of experience in a corporate strategy role at media, tech, internet or direct-to-consumer business, investment bank, private equity, hedge fund, or management consulting firm. We are looking for flexible thinkers with rigorous modelling and analysis backgrounds.
• Ability to accurately assess both short and long-term implications of changing business models and growth drivers.
• Solid Excel skills and knowledge; this role requires rigorous modelling and analysis with at times fast turnaround.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; this role involves extensive use of PowerPoint to create executive-ready presentations.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with strong academic performance.

Desired Characteristics

• General understanding and passion for media and the current industry landscape
• Organized and detail-oriented, with an eye for consistent precision
• Solid interpersonal skills, positive and open attitude, high energy level
• Comfort with a fast-paced, always-on, start-up environment
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while handling difficult and complex issues in a professional setting
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to build relationships with other teams and rally people towards a common goal

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $120,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible). 

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].