Manager/Sr. Manager, Content Strategy

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Manager or Senior Manager, Content Strategy will be an integral member of the team responsible for developing Peacock and Bravo’s holistic slate strategy for unscripted content to optimize customer acquisition, retention, and viewership. The Content Strategy team works closely with stakeholders across NBCUniversal to align content strategy and execution to business KPIs. The Manager or Senior Manager position will report to the Director of Content Strategy.

Key group responsibilities include:

• Lead investment strategy for Peacock and Bravo’s unscripted portfolios, including setting volume and quality benchmarks, evaluating title performance and audience fit, assessing demographic opportunities, and optimizing greenlight decisions against core business KPIs
• Partner with senior leadership and the broader Programming organization to shape a holistic content strategy, guide spend allocation across content types, and help prioritize investments across verticals
• Build, refine, and maintain advanced valuation models that translate performance insights into clear, actionable recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Collaborate closely with the Content Acquisition team to evaluate unscripted acquisition opportunities using rigorous, data-driven analysis
• Work with Peacock and Bravo Scheduling teams to optimize release calendars, maximize audience acquisition and engagement, and proactively address scheduling gaps
• Partner with Finance and Decision Sciences to develop valuations, pro formas, and scenario analyses that inform major content decisions
• Establish performance targets across content categories, grounded in metrics such as subscriber acquisition, engagement, efficiency, and other key indicators
• Conduct post-mortem analyses to identify learnings, surface optimization opportunities, and inform future content strategy
• Develop high-impact presentations for Peacock, Bravo, and NBCUniversal leadership, including strategic content recommendations, vertical deep dives, and data-backed responses to complex business questions
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with thoughtful, timely, and well-structured insights in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Lead sophisticated market and competitive research, leveraging first- and third-party data to monitor streaming trends and broader shifts across the media landscape

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field from a leading institution
• 4+ years of experience for the Manager role and 6+ years of experience for the Sr. Manager role at a top-tier management consulting or investment banking firm, and/or experience in corporate strategy, finance, or strategic insights within a leading media and entertainment company
• Strategic problem solving: Proven ability to structure complex, ambiguous business questions into clear, actionable strategic frameworks
• Quantitative analysis & modeling: Experience building, reviewing, and interpreting sophisticated financial and operational models with a high level of rigor and attention to detail
• Data-driven insights: Adept at synthesizing large, complex datasets into executive-level insights, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and implications
• Communication: Exceptional written an