Manager, Sales Planning & Administration

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the US, Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal's content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Job Description

The Manager, Sales Planning & Administration supports the US Television and New Media sales team and will be responsible for SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and Production deal management. The Manager will also be responsible for deal management, license fee calculations and analysis, and maintaining the Canada Availability Grid. Extensive data analysis using Excel is required, as well as product research on various websites and other internal applications.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
• Deal Management – Review and interpret complex licenses by maintaining deals terms in SAFE inclusive of Canada Slate Output, network window, library, first run series, and production deals.
• Verify and calculate contractual terms to distribute client notices which encompass Avail Date Confirmations, Interruption Notices, License Fee Calculations, Digital Co-Exclusive – Fee Reductions, and Additional Season Options.
• Team lead for series payment schedules and digital non-standard license fee calculations (tier increases, co-exclusive reductions, etc.).
• Communicate and collaborate with Domestic Sales Strategy, Sales Administration Management, Legal, Finance (TVD & USG), Accounting, and Distribution Services, as needed, to obtain the necessary information to ensure that all deals are processed accurately and appropriate documentation has been received to meet internal deadlines and contract obligations.
• Canada Availability Grid – Monitor new release dates for theatrical films, DVD releases and acquisitions using internal and external reports, update SAFE with license deal terms, manage initial start dates for output deals, coordinate changes with digital platform team, produce and distribute weekly report.
• Generate reports to help manage product (run-of- series titles, season requirements, production deals, NQFs) and contract terms (ROFN) which initiates conversations with Sales regarding revenue opportunities.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other related duties as requested by management to support the Sales Planning and Administration functions.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated data analysis and computer proficiency with strong emphasis in Excel.

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to interpret license agreements to effectively handle deal entry and deal administration.
• Must be detail oriented and committed to integrity driven results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Analytical / Problem-Solving Skills.
• Must have effective practices to follow-through on projects and effectively prioritize.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must work well independently and in a team environment.
• Film industry experience, particularly in sales planning and/or administration is preferred.
• Experience with filmed entertainment sales tracking applications is helpful.
• An understanding of feature film and TV series cycles and term restrictions.

Additional Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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: $75,000 - $100,000 (bonus 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.

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].

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r13x8e-18-217-17-242-42 in your application.