NBCU Ad Sales Associate Program

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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The NBCUniversal Ad Sales Associates program is a one-year, early-career rotational program for recent graduates who are interested in careers in Sales, Marketing, Research, and Strategy. Associates will rotate through key areas of the business, gaining hands-on experience, building relationships, and making an impact from day one. The program also offers ongoing training and development meant to prepare Associates for staff positions within Ad Sales at the end of the program.

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 cohort, expected to begin in person on July 15, 2024.  

• Ad Sales Associates will gain real-world experience, focusing on research, media-buying, presentation, networking, negotiating, client development, marketing, and advertising skills, while increasing business acumen and knowledge of the Media and Advertising Sales industry.
• Ad Sales Associates will participate in a formal orientation and systems training, along with on-the-job training, mentorship, professional development workshops and ongoing discussions about performance and career pathing.
• Ad Sales Associates will rotate between two different departments, participate in meetings, and provide business and project management support.
  • Assignments include:
    • TV and Digital Account Management
    • Account Services
    • Global Partnerships
    • Integrated Marketing
    • Client Partnerships
    • Research & Insights
• Ad Sales Associates have the unique opportunity to rotate across our vast portfolio of brands which include Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Sports, and Hispanic. 

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work in fast-paced environments and handle multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates an interest in Sales, Marketing, Research, and Strategy.

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

Benefits: Eligible to enroll in health and welfare benefits coverage, and 401k with immediate vesting & company match. Comprehensive paid time off (10 vacation days, paid company holidays, 3 myDays, and paid sick days)

Hourly Rate: $24.50 per hour, overtime eligible

** This application will close on March 15th at 11:59pm ET**

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 applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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