Vice President, Streaming Strategy & Ad Tech - VERSANT

Versant will be a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of our cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine.

The well-capitalized, independent company will be positioned to lead in the changing landscape for cable networks given the strength of its portfolio and the quality and focus of its management team.

The Vice President, Streaming Strategy & Ad Tech will participate in leading development and execution of strategies to maximize ad revenue across all Versant digital endpoints and facilitate reporting of digital revenue performance.  Additionally, this role will be a main contributor in efforts against development of ad products, and relationship management across key constituencies including Versant cross-functional leadership, NBCU sales and AP&O teams, and both internal and external tech/enablement partners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Executive Vice President of Ad Sales and Vice President of Ad Sales Monetization in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing revenue performance across digital and linear platforms
• Play a critical role in shaping monetization strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President of Ad Sales, and Vice President of Ad Sales Monetization on key focus areas:
  • Revenue tracking and performance analysis
  • Inventory and capacity utilization insights
  • Client and category mix evaluation, including target tracking and analysis
  • Marketplace analysis across Upfront, Scatter, and Programmatic
  • Financial modeling, forecasting, and revenue tracking
  • Development and refinement of core reporting and analytics processes for digital revenue
• Support NBCU sales partnership by aligning with Digital, Planning, and AP&O leadership teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners (e.g., DSPs) to support digital content distribution strategies
• Liase with Versant content leadership to identify and lead innovative, incremental revenue opportunities and ad product development
• Coordinate with Versant Operations & Technology and NBCU Ad Tech & Operations to ensure alignment on systems and Ad product development
• Develop and articulate a clear point of view on the evolving digital marketplace
• Support strategic initiatives for Fandango and Sports Next, identifying synergistic opportunities to drive incremental revenue across all Versant assets

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10+ years previous relevant work experience, inclusive of media experience at a tech, network, streaming company, professional services (e.g., consulting, investment banking), or corporate strategy/finance.
• Proven track record of Ad Tech innovation, product development & execution.
• Proven quantitative analytical abilities, including Excel modeling skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong PowerPoint skills and proven proficiency summarizing information and analyses into coherent and concise slides.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to present results of complex analyses clearly.
• Excellent organizational, time and people management skills and the ability to work in groups and independently.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior level execs across Corporate and Network Leadership
• Organic desire to continually learn about and stay up to speed with industry trends and new areas of revenue growth
• Passion for diving into complex concepts, defining value propositions, and collaborating with other business lines on long-term growth strategies.
• Ideal candidate is a proactive individual who possesses the ability to take initiative and perform analysis and other tasks with minimal supervision, including the ability to deal with competing priorities effectively, and work efficiently in a high-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with across all levels of the organization.
• BA/BS a plus.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: 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: $220,000 - $275,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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].

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.