Manager, Linear Sports Planning Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

You will support for all Planning & Inventory elements including stewardship and deal approval.  As a Sports Planning Manager, you will become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on linear pricing aspects of Planning, with a focus on the internal systems.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage group of Sports Planners’ day-to-day functions, ensure all Sales deadlines are met, and policies and procedures adhered to; contribute to the training and development of Planners and Planning Analysts
• Support Planning Management with various ad hoc projects, including but not limited to working with Sales /Planning /Research/Marketing/Finance Leads
• Provide systems support across linear platforms, such as creating and updating selling names, adjusting scoping, working on MSAs and Kantar Media updates
• Iterative process of working on the linear rate cards, including uploading research estimates and double-checking data as the team receives updated information from Research, Planning and Finance
• Create templated linear media plans
• Assist in reviewing and approving Sales Plans, Pricing & Packaging Mix Guidelines for Upfront and Scatter Markets
• Strategically maximize revenue through Inventory utilization
• Monitor Post Sale Stewardship deal delivery and strategize to maximizing revenue yield
• Analyze Sales Revenue Pacing reports and present your findings to Sales and Planning
• Work with Planning SME’s to improve best practices and business processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in media Sales Planning or Buying
• Strong Media Math Skills and Understanding of Audience Age/Gender/Targeted Metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, OnAir, Op1, UWS
• Excellent Time Management and Presentation Skills
• Ability to work out of New York city office in a hybrid capacity
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics

• This position requires a strong media math skill set, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. 
• People management experience a plus with a desire to train & develop others.
• Working knowledge of Mainframe and Dealmaker is preferred, but not required. 

Additional Requirements:

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: $80,000-$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.

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