Vice President, Strategy

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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

Reporting to the EVP, Entertainment and Studios Group Strategy and Business Development, the Vice President of Strategy will oversee key strategy, innovation, and operational initiatives across Universal Television Entertainment Group (UTEG). This key role requires outstanding communication and presentation skills, with a focus on delivering clear and actionable recommendations derived from both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders across UTEG and the Media Group, contributing to critical decision-making in a rapidly evolving media landscape. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Design and refine key processes across the newly-formed UTEG to optimize efficiency and impact. 

• Collaborate with UTEG and Media Group Finance to craft narratives and develop supporting materials for Op Reviews, Budget, and LRP. 

• Act as a key connector between UTEG and Media Group Strategy, Growth, and Decision Sciences teams to facilitate alignment and communication. 

• Provide organizational and executive support for strategic initiatives and key meetings including offsites and townhalls. 

• Partner with the Content Strategy and USG Strategy teams to manage key UTEG initiatives, including the quarterly Strategic Slate process. 

• Assist the Chief Business Officer in developing and executing cross-portfolio initiatives and strategies across the Entertainment and Studios Group. 

• Represent UTEG in key growth initiatives such as AI and NextGen Audiences.  

• Mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and the continuous development of team capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in strategy, content strategy, or strategic planning at a television network, television studio, and/or content streaming service ideally in a highly matrixed organization. 
• Bachelor's degree required. 

Desired Characteristics

• Deep understanding of the television, streaming, and broader media industry, including key business models. 
• Expert-level skills in presentation building, with the ability to synthesize complex analyses into actionable insights and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders. 
• Superior quantitative, analytical, and communication abilities. 
• Strong strategic thinking with a operational, detail-oriented mindset. Proven success working across business, creative, and executive teams at all levels of an organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to work under deadline pressure, with minimal supervision, and a proactive, hands-on approach to driving initiatives to completion. 
• Prior experience in Investment Banking or Management Consulting is strongly preferred. 

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