Manager, Strategic Analytics & Content Optimization at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Content Optimization, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, SQL, Consumer Insights, Streaming Analytics, Business Intelligence, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

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 The Strategic Analytics & Content Optimization team is a critical part of the NBCU Decision Sciences organization that leverages data of all kinds to support major strategic initiatives and executive presentations across diverse disciplines such as Content, Marketing and more. This role works closely with relevant Analytics, Consumer Insights and Content Strategy counterparts to turn business and consumer intelligence into tangible business outcomes across Peacock, NBC, and Bravo. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Analytics & Content Optimization, the Manager will act as an analytical thought leader, supporting data-driven workstreams that shape strategy across a variety of project types including: maximizing cross-portfolio content value, identifying content optimization and emerging content opportunities, supporting content-led growth initiatives, analyzing competitor streaming performance, and supporting the development of executive presentations. The individual must be intellectually curious, an excellent communicator, comfortable working with a variety of data sets, knowledgeable about the Linear & Streaming TV landscapes, and experienced at assembling robust business cases. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Transform data into action by using a combination of first- and third-party data sets, as well as business and consumer intelligence, to proactively identify and evaluate content trends and opportunities for optimization Partner and build relationships with stakeholders, gaining a deep understanding of their business needs to deliver analyses that help inform their strategic decisions Actively contribute to meetings and brainstorming sessions, and create compelling presentations supported by qualitative and quantitative storytelling Connect the dots between consumer content preferences and business needs to optimize viewership, content spend and revenue generation Identify growth opportunities on emerging platforms (e.g. FAST, social, short-form video) grounded in Bravo, NBC, and Peacock franchises/IP Support executive presentation development and help build the narrative via data-informed insights Analyze competitive streaming performance and trends, and provide insight-based recommendations regarding potential implications for Peacock, NBC, and Bravo businesses Be a member of a high-performing, highly collaborative analytics team that promotes a culture of data-driven decision-making across the NBCU organization Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Marketing, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or other relevant quantitative fields (or equivalent experience) 4+ years experience in content/streaming analytics, using large data sets from a variety of sources to extract actionable insights and drive strategy High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, Nielsen datasets, third-party datasets and other behavioral data; SQL a plus Deep strategic knowledge of the streaming & Linear TV business and media ecosystem, entertainment industry trends and how they affect consumer behavior across multiple platforms Proficient in communicating complex ideas and data sets graphically in an effective way for senior-level executives Excellent project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and superior attention to detail A self-starter, with the ability to tackle open-ended business challenges and lead projects from inception to completion Additional Requirements Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week (minimum of four days per week beginning January 2026). 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: $95,000 - $120,000 (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. 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 will transform data into actionable insights to support strategic initiatives across various projects. They will partner with stakeholders to deliver analyses that inform strategic decisions and optimize content value.