Job Description

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

The Director of Brand Partnerships role will engage with client brands in the design and delivery of campaigns across the full portfolio of media assets: NBC Chicago, Telemundo, Spot-On/Peacock, social, and the Midwest Region. This individual will be charged with leading the strategic design and deployment of new business solutions & advertiser programs utilizing NBCs premium cross-platform programs and capabilities. This role will collaborate & communicate with the organization's internal stakeholders (news, sports, digital, research, marketing & programming) in the creation of strategic partnership strategies and tactical plans designed to grow tradition and non-traditional revenue. This role will also work closely with leadership on developing and implementing sponsored Community & Cause Marketing platforms as a part of our go-to-market strategy. The induvial will oversee a core team of advertising sales executives and manage them to meet/exceed targeted goals. This role will report directly to the SVP of Sales.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the ad sales business
• Proven track record of developing new business, non-traditional revenue, and sponsorship.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to partner with internal/external senior-level management
• Outstanding reputation/relationships across the industry, including; Brand Executives, Cable & Broadcast, Advertisers, Agencies, Digital, Research & Data Firms
• Analytic and decisive decision-maker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passionate communicator with strong public speaking skills; Passion, humility, integrity, self-directed, positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and mission-driven

Eligibility Requirements

• External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversals Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired Characteristics:

• Strategic, consultative, client direct sales experience
• Conceptual individual who can champion ideas and best practices into strategic marketing programs to develop incremental revenue
• Experience in partnering with C-Suite; CEOs CMOs, COOs , Brand Managers, Marketing Executives & Senior Agency Policy Setters
• Creative problem solver with solutions based sales experience
• History of high performance and achievement in closing business and increasing market share
• Proactive, well organized self-starter with strong project management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, within tight deadlines
• Ability to manage many relationships at once

Additional information

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

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $175,000 - $230,000 (SIC eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, 3 days per week,

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