Specialist, Media Strategy & Planning

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

6d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Purpose: The Media Strategy & Planning team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for Entertainment. The Specialist, Media Strategy & Planning is responsible for supporting the Sr. Manager, Media Strategy & Planning in the planning and execution process of all paid media plans in support of Peacock and NBC Entertainment titles.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in media planning and buying
• Media agency experience required
• Previous management experience preferred
• Computer proficiency particularly with Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing, Communications/Advertising, or Media Studies
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast paced environment
• Ability to stay organized and manage time wisely
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and media planning principles
• A love of the Entertainment industry
• Must have team spirit and be a self-motivator with a proactive nature and collaborative attitude
• Solid writing and organization skills
• Self-starter with good judgment and ability to work independently
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on workload

Responsibilities

• Support the team in the development and execution of media strategies and plans for all supported shows
• Oversee the delivery of all creative materials between NBCU creative groups and all external partners/vendors
• Coordinate with media agency of record to file and maintain agency presentations, flowcharts, authorizations, traffic instructions, and billing
• Manage billing trackers and quarterly budget documents
• Attend and participate in media briefing sessions, status meetings, agencies/vendor meetings, internal show meetings
• Assist the larger media organization with any ad-hoc projects/requests across NBCU brands
• Troubleshoot and problem solve, working with internal teams and external agency partners to investigate and resolve campaign execution questions and issues
• Collaborate cross functionally with various marketing departments on wholistic plans

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level