Director, Pricing & Strategy
About The Position
About Platform Distribution & Partnerships: Platform Distribution and Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal's media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay-tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. A key revenue-generator, the division is comprised of content distribution, affiliate relations and strategic partnerships across NBC, Peacock, Bravo, Telemundo and various FAST channels. The Director, Pricing & Strategy, will play a central role building value for the NBCUniversal (NBCU) portfolio of network assets by contributing to the development of pricing, strategy and analysis to support its Content Distribution deals. This individual will support a Senior Vice President of the Platform Distribution & Partnerships group in creating the economic framework and analyses in growing revenue and negotiating contracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and modeling for a content deal team, strategy or business development group working under high pressure situations
- Demonstrated analytical strength and process mindset; ability to identify creative solutions and isolate key issues quickly
- Proven ability to partner with Sales, Legal and Marketing leads working cross-functionally on complex business initiatives
- Outstanding Excel and PowerPoint skills
Nice To Haves
- Strategic and quick-minded individual who is intellectually curious and thrives on diving into complex issues; develops and articulates well-supported opinions along with thorough analysis
- Demonstrated experience working with broadcast networks and/or broadcast affiliates in a deal finance capacity
- Knowledge of the broadcast, cable and entertainment industry a must
- Exceptional execution focus with the ability to multi-task and lead wide ranging business initiatives while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic and demonstrated client service mentality
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in developing NBCUniversal’s long-term strategic direction and identify growth opportunities across company portfolio
- Maintain keen awareness of broadcast and cable industry dynamics to provide macro points of view and the creative/critical thinking required to formulate positions, create complex economic and pricing models and conduct timely deal analysis
- Identify contract risks and opportunities and ensure deal economics are consistent with NBCU strategy
- Build robust, flexible pricing models to support MVPD and Broadcast Affiliate distribution strategies and deals
- Evaluate value of rights and ability to monetize; present strategic and financial plans to the key stakeholders to inform decision making
- Support other network initiatives, which may include strategic planning, valuations, LRP development, content acquisition analysis, and other ad hoc projects
- Partner with senior leadership to formulate new product offerings based on deep knowledge of the products and the industry
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
