Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

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.

Job Purpose

The Media Strategy & Planning team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for Entertainment. The Manager, Media Strategy & Planning is primarily responsible for supporting the Director, Media Strategy & Planning in the planning and buying process of all paid media plans in support of Peacock and NBC Entertainment titles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Media Strategy & Planning in the development of paid media strategies and plans for all paid media supported shows
• Assist in the development of analysis necessary to support media recommendations and decisions
• Help manage analytics and campaign reporting both in-house and with the agency to contribute to building fact-based media strategies and derive optimizations in campaign and for future planning
• Manage the delivery of all creative materials between NBCU production groups, external agency buyers/traffic departments and media vendors
• Assist in managing all financial reporting documents associated with the media budget
• Coordinate with counterparts across the organization on marketing plans and execution
• Seek and understand emerging trends and first to market opportunities
• Meet with representatives across the media industry to foster mutually beneficial relationships with all media partners, particularly those within the NBCU family
• Assist the larger media team with any ad-hoc projects/requests
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in paid media planning and buying with a strong focus on planning digital and TV/Streaming

• Media agency experience required

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing, Communications/Advertising, or Media Studies
• Entertainment experience preferred

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the television industry, particularly the Broadcast and Streaming TV business
• An understanding of TV & Digital viewing measurement
• Extensive knowledge of marketing, advertising and media planning principles
• A love of the Entertainment industry
• Analytical skills; comfortable distilling data into actionable insights and optimization opportunities
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to stay organized and manage time wisely
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast paced environment
• Advanced communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbal
• Ability to work across various teams and departments within an organization
• Must have team spirit and be a self-motivator with a proactive nature and collaborative attitude
• Previous management experience, including the ability to train staff
• Computer proficiency particularly with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on workload

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $80,000- $110,000 (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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.