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.
Job Description
Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio 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, Fandango, 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. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
Sr Director of Distribution and Strategic Analytics is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing NBCU's distribution analytics function. This position sits within Decision Sciences, an organization with a charter to provide actionable insights that enable decision-making across NBCU's Media Group. The role will traverse the many distribution avenues that put NBCUniversal's content on screen in front of audiences. Areas of focus include leading analytics for linear network carriage deals and informing go-to-market approach, opportunity assessment and valuation analyses that span linear and streaming, setting strategy for NBCU's portfolio of FAST channels, and video market intelligence to contextualize performance and support its growth.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:
A strategic thinker and media industry enthusiast who enjoys leading high performing teams to solve complex problems in novel ways. Delights in building for the future while optimizing current distribution channels, to drive business value and deliver on consumer needs. An adept collaborator able to develop strong relationships cross functionally and with key stakeholders.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
• Lead a team of data and business analysts to gather, analyze, and interpret data, identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges across our distribution channels to providing strategic guidance to senior management.
• Develop frameworks and strategies for evaluating distribution value and shaping NBCU's positioning in distribution renewals.
• Prepare thought provoking executive level presentations on the video landscape, informing competitive performance across streaming, linear and FAST.
• Evaluate impact of distribution, partnerships, or programming changes in collaboration with stakeholders
• Establish relationships with research teams across the company to share insights and maintain a well-rounded view of the media landscape
• Be the expert in a wide array of media data sources (3rd, 2nd and 1st party), knowing what is best to use for the task at hand.
• Shape the direction of NBCU's FAST channel portfolio, evaluate new channel opportunities, track the FAST landscape, create materials for leadership updates, and coordinate across teams.
• Advance contractual reporting terms in NBCU's distribution deals and manage vendor relationships, evaluating new vendors as needed to keep pace with evolving business demands.
• Leveraging data visualization tools and technologies to present findings in a compelling and easy-to-understand manner for stakeholders at all levels.
• Leading analyses that involve querying large datasets to evaluate opportunities and address distribution evolution.
• Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture at NBCU
Candidates for this role have a strong background in distribution analytics, strategy, media research and measurement tools, along with excellent leadership and communication skills. Sr Director of Distribution and Strategic Analytics plays a critical role in shaping the company's distribution strategy.
Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in insights, strategy, consulting, or a related function
• Ability to interpret stakeholder needs and remain focused on business impact while also deeply understanding data and analytical methods
• Proficient in leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines effectively
• Experience crafting compelling PowerPoint presentations that tell meaningful stories with data.
• Expert Excel skills and experience compiling, transforming, and modeling data in workbooks
• Expertise in Tableau or comparable data tools
• Expertise in Antenna, Nielsen, or other streaming industry measurement
• Experience leading managing Commitment to tackling projects of all sizes with vision and purpose
• Keen eye for visual design and exceptional attention for detail
• Revels in and is energized by white spaces
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: $175,000-220,000 (bonus & long-term incentive eligible)
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