Manager, Sales Planning & Administration at NBCUniversal

Universal City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Excel, Deal Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Film Industry Experience, Sales Planning, Administration

Industry

Entertainment Providers

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 About Us: NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal. Overview: The Manager, Sales Planning & Administration supports the U.S. Television and New Media sales team and will be responsible for AVOD, FAST, SVOD and Production deal management. The Manager will also be responsible for Canada Slate deal management, license fee calculations and analysis, and maintaining the Canada Availability Grid. This position will be reporting to the Senior Director, Domestic Sales Planning & Administration. Responsibilities Extensive data analysis using Excel is required, as well as product research on various websites and other internal applications. Deal Management – Review and interpret complex licenses by maintaining deals terms in SAFE (Centralized content rights and deal data system) inclusive of Canada Slate Output, network window, library, first run series, and production deals. Verify and calculate contractual terms to distribute client notices which encompass Avail Date Confirmations, Interruption Notices, License Fee Calculations, Digital Co-Exclusive – Fee Reductions, and Additional Season Options. Team lead for series payment schedules and digital non-standard license fee calculations (tier increases, co-exclusive reductions, etc.). Communicate and collaborate with Domestic Sales Strategy, Sales Administration Management, Legal, Finance and Accounting, and Distribution Services to obtain the necessary information to ensure that all deals are processed accurately and appropriate documentation has been received to meet internal deadlines and contract obligations. Canada Availability Grid – Monitor new release dates for theatrical films, DVD releases and acquisitions using internal and external reports, update SAFE with license deal terms, manage initial start dates for output deals, coordinate changes with digital platform team, produce and distribute weekly report. Generate reports to help manage product (run-of- series titles, season requirements, production deals, NQFs) and contract terms (ROFN) which initiate conversations with Sales regarding revenue opportunities. The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal. Qualifications Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 3 years of relevant work experience required. Demonstrated data analysis and proficiency in Excel. Desired Characteristics Ability to interpret license agreements to effectively handle deal entry and deal administration. Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective follow-through and prioritization. Film industry experience, particularly in sales planning and/or administration. Experience with filmed entertainment sales tracking applications. An understanding of feature film and TV series cycles and term restrictions. Additional Requirements Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 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: $90,000 - $100,000 (bonus 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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 [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Manager, Sales Planning & Administration supports the U.S. Television and New Media sales team, managing AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and Production deals. Responsibilities include extensive data analysis, deal management, and collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate processing of deals.