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

Managers in news operations will be responsible for knowing the ins and outs of how the teams they support work at every level. They will be a regular presence everywhere news is made - in the newsroom, the control room, in the field. The ideal candidate will have a keen sense of editorial and production processes and will be passionate about optimizing workflows, creatively solving complex issues, and contributing to the overall success of MSNBC.

You will work closely with your team to turn insight into action - searching for actionable solutions to problems, connecting story tellers with technical stakeholders, and engaging the newsroom in conversation about what's working, what's broken, and how to fix it. You will own the weekends, ensuring teams are fully supported in their mission of bringing world-class journalism to our audience.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with editorial stakeholders to understand their workflow needs and pain points and provide general operational support to the editorial mission of the news brands of Versant
• Lead analysts as they document as-is workflows, identify ways to standardize processes, conduct analysis to identify key metrics, understand performance, uncover areas ripe for optimization or improvement
• Proactively research, evaluate and recommend innovative technology solutions to address areas of need and future-proof NBCU News Group workflows
• Work with cross-functional teams - including product, development and engineering - to integrate technology solutions into editorial team workflows
• Offer ongoing support to ensure successful implementation and adoption of process improvements
• Develop training materials, lead trainings, and provide guidance to stakeholders on new and updated workflows and technology
• Establish and implement quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to standardized workflows
• Ensure editorial teams receive the same level of support and attention no matter the platforms they serve, nor the time of day they work.
• When news calls you answer - you're ready to work odd hours including the occasional night, early morning, or holiday as news events demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Relevant Experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex processes
• Proficient in process mapping and flowcharting techniques to visually represent and analyze workflows
• Familiarity with workflow management software and tools (Visio, Figma, Lucidchart etc.)
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strategic mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field

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.

Salary: $110,000-$135,000 (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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.