Senior Manager, News and Live Events, Peacock Program Planning

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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.

The Program Planning team is seeking a news and pop culture enthusiast to help identify, advocate for, and manage news content and live entertainment events on Peacock. The candidate will have a background in presenting live content on platforms and be energized equally by a breaking news Special Report or the New Year's Eve countdown on Peacock.

As a part of the Peacock Program Planning team, the Senior Manager for News and Live Events will play a key role in planning and execution. You will partner closely with Content Strategy, Production, Marketing, Editorial, Content Operations, and partners across NBC Entertainment, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, Local, Sky News, E!, Bravo and Telemundo to ensure the best-in-class experience for viewers.

Responsibilities-Maintain a highly-dynamic calendar for daily incoming news assets and live entertainment events, accurately capturing incoming updates from partners as well as proactively pursuing desired contentProject manage priority initiatives, including the 2024 Election cycle, with Peacock and NBCU stakeholdersQuickly respond to breaking news events, activating cross-functional teams with short noticeUse strong judgment to balance multiple operational / legal / editorial considerations when prioritizing content effortsPartner with various teams to align process, workflow, and promotion to maximize efficiency and performance on PeacockCollect relevant performance data and insights for Planning team and leadership, to drive optimization and informed decision-makingPresent content plans to internal teams and in large group settings, as requestedSupport VP in content evaluation, strategic planning and partner communications, including deck preparation as neededContribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture at Peacock

Qualifications4 years of background in dynamic production environments- specifically newsrooms or control roomsAgility in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, continuously communicating with leadership and cross-functional teamsExperience building creative tactics to hit aggressive performance and business targetsAbility to synthesize actionable insights from multiple data sourcesStrong communication and presentation skills, with an ability to build clear narratives in Microsoft PowerpointAvid customer of SVOD entertainment and news services, familiar with DTC business modelSelf-starter with strong attention to detail, work ethic, sense of curiosity, accountability, and ability to execute projects of all sizes with vision and purposeFlexibility to contribute to ad hoc projects in other areas, when necessaryStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to motivate, collaborate & influence

Desired characteristicsVoracious consumer of content and appreciation for current events and pop cultureFamiliarity with content management systems, metadata and various video workflows a plusChampion a "test-and-learn" approachUnderstand consumers : their passions, media habits and on-product behavior

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 : $95,000 - $115,000 (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.

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 AccessibilityS[redacted].

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000