Manager, Sports & Olympics Planning - NBC Local, New York Job at NBC Universal, New York, NY

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  • NBC Universal
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Company Description

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

The Manager, Strategic Planning - Sports & Olympics is part of a team of enthusiastic media professionals who connect various divisions at NBCU Local. This role will oversee all Olympics, World Cup, and Sports Tentpole (Super Bowl, Golf Majors, Premier League, NBA, etc.) sales planning activity across the NBCUniversal local portfolio. The includes cross-team communication and education with Business Development Sales Leaders, Holding Company Account Managers, and national partners to ensure that all client needs are met and all planning and post-sale is tracked and delivered.

As Manager, Strategic Planning - Sports & Olympics you will be responsible for the following:

* Lead in the creation of generic cross-platform media plans for Olympics, World Cup, and Sports Tentpoles (including Super Bowl, Golf Majors, Premier League, NBA, etc.) based on market costs, available inventory, and approved products

* Manage team of sports-focused Strategic, Multi-Platform Sales Planners

* Liaison with research, strategy, production, AdOps, editorial, and finance teams to develop pricing and create streamlined tracking and distribution models for major events

* Assist with developing and executing high-level RFPs and strategic marketing/cross platform media proposals and sponsorships across the NBCU portfolio (containing NBC & TLMD owned stations and affiliates, OTT/CTV/Peacock, Regional Sports Networks, National Diginet Cable, FAST, social, and additional targeted digital assets) to meet advertiser objectives

* Maintain relationships with direct client partners during pre-sale and post-sale by communicating campaign deliveries and post buy analysis

* Optimize and implement planning and booking processes across NBCU Local Division

* Oversee tentpole delivery tracking and communicate status to senior management

* Complete additional projects as directed by VP of Strategic Planning & Marketing and Director of Strategic Planning including project management, content creation, strategic planning, and tentpole event activation

* Assist in the coordination of sales marketing materials

Qualifications

* Minimum 5+ years experience in media planning, buying, or sales with knowledge of broadcast, digital, social and out of home preferred

* Collaborative, team-player who exhibits strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills when working with several internal departments and external partners/vendors

* Must be expert in excel and proficient in PowerPoint

* Experience with Wide Orbit, Donovan, Sales Force, Op1, Freewheel and media research tools, broadcast and/or digital sales systems

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

* Exceptional communication, project management and presentation skills

* Clear, concise, objective and professional written and verbal communicator

* Superior organizational skills - must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and handle projects independently as well as part of a team

* Must be willing to work in New York City area

* Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

Desired Characteristics

* Working knowledge of marketing and creative assets, terminology and standard practices

* Passion for sports. Understanding of league and broadcast sports landscape

* Experience with current research and attribution models

* Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Acute attention to detail and well-organized

* Creative and strategic planner with clear ideation and execution abilities

* Knowledge of evolving viewer habits and advertising trends

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: $80,000-95,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

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, you have the

right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your

ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can

request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area, 3 days per week,

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