Director, Strategic Planning - Sports Next - VERSANT

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  

At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.

Job Description

• Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Account Managers responsible for client discovery, media planning, campaign execution, and reporting across paid social and digital channels.
• Drive overall account strategy, ensuring client objectives are met through innovative media plans, seamless execution, and data-driven optimizations.
• Act as senior point of escalation for client relationships, ensuring proactive communication, high satisfaction, and long-term retention.
• Partner with Sales leadership to shape go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and client proposals across NBC Sports Next offerings.
• Oversee development and delivery of strategic media recommendations and performance recaps, ensuring insights and optimizations are actionable and tied to business outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance) to drive scalable processes, campaign effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Ensure flawless execution of media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Google, and emerging channels, while maintaining alignment with revenue goals and KPIs.
• Champion best practices in campaign setup, delivery, and reporting to maximize efficiency and performance across high-volume partner activations.
• Guide development of client-facing materials, including presentations, reporting decks, and performance recaps, ensuring they are compelling, on-brand, and strategically aligned.
• Own resource planning, prioritization, and workflow management to balance competing client demands and internal initiatives.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization, ensuring Sales and client teams are educated on NBC Sports Next products, capabilities, and case studies.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to resolve billing inquiries, streamline campaign lifecycle processes, and ensure accuracy in revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in digital media, paid social,