Account Director, Sports Partnership Development

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.

Job Description

As Account Director, Sports Partnership Development, you will play a pivotal role in driving NBCU Local’s cross-platform sports revenue, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and live sports experiences. Reporting to the Vice President, you will build high-impact brand partnerships and leverage NBCU Local’s full suite of digital sports products—including livestream, shortform video, and social media—to deliver results that advance our business. This role is central to elevating our sports partnership efforts and shaping the future of digital and live sports sales.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate cross-platform revenue by launching and optimizing content-driven sports solutions designed to expand our partnership base.
• Drive new business efforts across NBC, Telemundo, and RSN sports properties, maximizing reach and results through NBC Sports livestream, shortform video, social amplification and live sports broadcasts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for sellers across the division, providing guidance on packaging and selling digital sports products alongside traditional live sports broadcasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, marketing, content, research) and external stakeholders (clients, agencies, partners) to continually evolve sales strategy and meet marketplace needs.
• Develop and execute cross-platform campaigns that integrate livestream, shortform video, social media, and live sports broadcasts, creating innovative sponsorship opportunities and maximizing brand impact.
• Stay current on digital sports trends, live event production, audience engagement strategies, and NBCU Local product updates to drive growth and exceed sales targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sports, sponsorship, local, or digital sales, with proven success in digital product sales (livestream, shortform video, social media) and live event/broadcast sponsorships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and grow brand partnerships in the digital and live sports space.
• Clear understanding of the cross-platform ecosystem, with expertise in livestream, shortform video, social media, and live sports broadcasts.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to work in New York, NY, and travel to NBC-owned markets and regional agency/clients as needed.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening hours for client or station events.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Unquenchable desire to learn and grow in an ever-changing digital and live media world.
• Strong writing, presentation and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate the value of NBCU’s digital sports products and live event opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns to brand partners.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets, especially in digital, cross-platform, and live e