Director, Talent Partnerships

Company Description

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. 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.

Job Description

The Director, Talent Partnerships plays a key role within the Talent Division of Enterprise Marketing & Communications—the centralized destination for NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships’ on-air Talent strategy, events, and partnerships. 

You will support and drive initiatives across four core areas of the NBCUniversal business: Talent Advertising and Personal Services Deals, Talent Commerce Opportunities, the Company’s Upfront and industry presentations, and Talent appearances at Advertising & Partnerships and external Partner events. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Serve as a strategic partner in developing and executing Talent and Creator-driven brand partnerships – from general market and multicultural campaigns to large-scale tentpoles and creator-led initiatives - providing creative casting expertise and aligned to campaign strategy, creative, budget, and deliverables
• Develop curated Talent recommendations and speculated fee ranges informed by quantitative metrics, qualitative insights, and cultural trends- pre-vetted for competitive conflicts and aligned to campaign strategy
• Structure and lead negotiations of Talent agreements in close collaboration with Legal, Business Affairs, Sales, Creative and Production teams
• Lead white-glove Talent management across active campaigns, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience throughout the full campaign lifecycle, including:
  • Pre-production leadership, partnering cross-functionally across Comcast NBCUniversal to drive all talent-related planning and readiness
  • End-to-end scheduling and coordination of all Talent touchpoints, including shoot days, VO sessions, prep calls, wardrobe fittings, etc
  • Oversight of Talent logistics and experience
  • On-set and in-flight campaign leadership, serving as the primary point of contact for Talent and their representatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and a best-in-class experience
  • Post-production and fulfillment ownership, leading execution of all Talent requirements, including personal appearances, social content, PR commitments, and more.
• Collaborate with key internal partners across NBCUniversal (Talent Relations, Communications, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, Payroll, Music Services, Security, Immigration Services) to support the structuring and execution of Talent-associated operational requirements

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• A knowledge of and passion for NBCUniversal’s portfolio of Talent and I.P. as well as the larger entertainment industry, with an understanding of current and emerging Talent and Content Creators. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and an effective, solutions-based leader
• Deep understanding of Talent negotiations, deal structures, and production workflows
• Long-standing and trusted industry relationships with Talent, Creators, Producers, Talent agencies/representation
• Must have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• 8 years of talent management experience on a television network or media organization
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as job duties or assignment requires, sometimes with little or no advance notification
• Experienced in managing multiple ongoing projects simultaneously and successfully
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY in a hybrid capacity

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Salary range: $130,000 - 175,000 bonus long-term incentive eligible

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.

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].