NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Manager, Media Strategy & Planning

NBCUniversal Media, LLC • $80K — $110K *
Universal City, CA 91608In-Person
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of media planning and buying experience across all channels
  • Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning
  • Excellent communication skills for clear idea presentation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Analytical and strategic thinking skills for data-driven insights
  • Understanding of digital advertising technologies and the TV measurement landscape
  • Previous people management experience with a focus on mentoring

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive media strategies for supported shows
  • Prepare strategic deliverables including media briefs and marketing presentations
  • Leverage audience insights and analytics for informed media recommendations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate media strategies
  • Oversee execution to ensure timely development and launch of assets
  • Manage and mentor a direct report, providing coaching and feedback
  • Assist with financial reporting related to the media budget
  • Build relationships with media partners to identify trends and opportunities

Benefits

  • Eligible for company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan available
  • Paid leave for personal time
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development
  • Variety of employee discounts and perks
  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence at least four days a week
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager, Media is primarily responsible for supporting the Vice President, Media and the Senior Director, Media in the planning and buying process of all paid media plans in support of NBC Entertainment, Peacock, and Bravo.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute media strategies and plans for all supported shows across paid in partnership with the Senior Director, Media.
  • Prepare strategic written deliverables, including media briefs, plan recommendations, campaign recaps, and marketing presentations for senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and agency partners.
  • Leverage research, analytics, and audience insights to inform media recommendations, audience strategies, and investment decisions across paid and owned platforms.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on marketing plans and execution, representing the media team and effectively communicating media strategies, plans, and campaign updates.
  • Oversee the end-to-end execution process, ensuring assets are developed, approved, delivered, and launched on time.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a direct report through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
  • Assist in managing all financial reporting documents associated with the media budget.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media partners to identify emerging trends, innovative opportunities, and first-to-market solutions.
  • Support the larger media team with any ad-hoc projects/requests.


Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in media planning and buying across all media channels
  • Strong foundation in marketing, advertising, and media planning principles
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely
  • Proven ability to independently manage timelines, deadlines, and follow-through across multiple campaigns and projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
  • Analytical, strategic thinking, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data and complex information into actionable insights, compelling recommendations, and clear written deliverables
  • Understanding of TV and digital viewing measurement
  • Understanding of the end-to-end digital advertising ecosystem, including agency, publisher, and consumer-facing technologies - such as ad servers, DSPs, SSPs, networks, exchanges, creative optimizers, and data providers
  • Previous people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members

Desired Characteristics:
  • Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, marketing, communications/advertising, or media studies
  • Media agency experience preferred
  • Entertainment marketing or media experience preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of the television industry, particularly the Broadcast and Streaming TV business and landscape
  • Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI-powered productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot
  • Flexibility to adjust schedule based on workload

Additional Requirements:
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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: $80,000- $110,000(bonus eligible).

About NBCUniversal Media, LLC

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
Learn more about NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Size
35,000 employees
Industry
Media
Founded
1994
* Ladders Estimates

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