What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Partnerships position at NBCUniversal?
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.
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
Position Overview
The Director of Partnerships will lead strategic partnership development and management for Telemundo's FIFA World Cup project, focusing on creating innovative brand collaborations that drive awareness and business growth. This role will be instrumental in identifying, securing, and managing high-value partnerships with external brands.
This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
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.
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.
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
Position Overview
The Director of Partnerships will lead strategic partnership development and management for Telemundo's FIFA World Cup project, focusing on creating innovative brand collaborations that drive awareness and business growth. This role will be instrumental in identifying, securing, and managing high-value partnerships with external brands.
This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive partnership strategy and execution for Telemundo's FIFA World Cup coverage, identifying and pursuing strategic brand collaboration opportunities
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential partners across various industries, with a focus on brands that align with soccer and Hispanic market demographics
- Structure and negotiate complex partnership agreements, including media integration, content creation, and promotional rights
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless partnership activation and delivery of partnership commitments
- Create compelling partnership proposals and presentations, incorporating market insights and viewer data
- Oversee partnership budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Maintain strong relationships with existing partners and identify opportunities for expansion
- Monitor partnership performance and develop reporting mechanisms to track ROI and KPIs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
- 5 years of experience in partnership development, preferably in sports media or entertainment
- Proven track record of securing and managing partnerships
- Strong understanding of the sports media landscape, particularly in soccer and Hispanic markets
- Experience in negotiating complex media and sponsorship deals
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Superior presentation and communication skills in English and Spanish
- Deep understanding of brand integration and activation in broadcast media
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience with major sporting events, particularly FIFA World Cup or similar global sports properties
- Previous work experience in Hispanic media or marketing
- Established network of brand and agency contacts
- Experience with digital and social media partnership integration
- Achievement of partnership reach targets
- Number and quality of new partnerships secured
- Partner satisfaction and retention rates
- Innovation in partnership activation and integration
- Cross-platform integration success
- Team collaboration and leadership effectiveness
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.
