Sr. Director, Content & Programming

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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

The Sr. Director, Content & Programming plays a key role in developing and deploying Telemundo and Universo’s linear programming strategy roadmap. The Sr. Director, Content & Programming, reporting into the EVP of Programming & Content Development, also works closely with digital team on windowing of content across digital and streaming platforms

Job Duties:

• Oversees Telemundo and Universo Rollout documents
• Works closely with research team to design questionnaires for Focus Groups, Pulse and Primary research studies
• Works with entertainment counterparts to ensure seamless collaboration, transparency, and content consistency across all entertainment content
• Partners with cross-functional business teams to communicate and align strategy across departments and business units
• Leads relationship with Telemundo Studios and third-party co-producers
• Collaborates with Telemundo International to ensure programming synergy, sharing insights and scheduling best practices that lead to increased ratings
• Drives continuous improvement by working with stakeholders to identify key business issues and develop recommendations
• Helps prioritize the network’s business actions and strategic priorities
• Uses data obtained from Insights team to strategize on scheduling and acquisition decisions
• Provides direction to Acquisitions team on what new content to acquire for Universo
• Collaborates with Finance to ensure the business can effectively execute programming strategies within budget
• Prepares Kick-Off presentations to share with the Marketing team for upcoming premieres
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in unscripted programming for a Spanish language broadcast network, cable network, or television production company
• Bachelor's degree in Film/TV production, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• Operational experience in large scale media environment (Broadcast, TV, News and information, Live Entertainment); or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent writing and grammar
• Full understanding of programming rights requirements
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio, MS Project and other related tools

Desired Characteristics:

• A self-starter, able to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
• Deep knowledge and passion for US Hispanic content
• Broad and deep experience of TV programming in international markets
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop others
• Ability to inspire trust and influence management
• Demonstrated ability to work with broad parameters in complex situation
• Able to react to constant changes in priorities by reorganizing work to meet shifting deadlines and targets

Additional Requirements:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applic