Manager, Planning- Sponsorships

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

As a SME Streaming Planning Manager, you will act as a lead for Streaming Sponsorships across specific hold co agencies. The role of SME Streaming Planning Manager will be to lead the supporting teams by being an expert on all things Streaming, as well as focusing on creating compelling proposals and packaging strategies to drive revenue to the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead communication with key stakeholders as SME/Brand Champion as it relates to sponsorship elements and estimates, marketing strategies for new shows and priority tentpoles, and creation of templates for all opportunities. 
• Partner with Planning leadership and various verticals to democratize their business requirements through strong relationships as Brand Champion.
• Assist Agency Planning Leads and planners working on Streaming sponsorships by providing plan approvals, guidance on custom Streaming Sponsorship opportunities, and campaign optimization recommendations
• Forge strong partnerships with Yield and Inventory teams to evaluate demand patterns to refine and improve future sponsorship packaging strategies. 
• Support in the development and rollout of planning focused materials and training as it relates to Streaming sponsorships. 
• Analyze areas within the Sales/Planning workflow that can be improved, create process enhancements that eliminate any bottlenecks or barriers to entry. 
• Work closely with Planning management & leadership to tactically drive company-wide goals and initiatives. 
• Handle any and all ad hoc sponsorship requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of online experience in digital media planning
• Fluent in media math

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Must be willing to be submit a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients.
• Well organized and good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills/team oriented.
• Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus, specifically Operative One, Apple Workbench
• Strong analytical and creative skills.
• High energy