Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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

Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. 

The Director, Strategic Development works closely with the President of Peacock and EVP, Global Partnerships & Strategic Development, providing strategic support on Peacock initiatives and special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the President to drive business impact and execute strategic priorities.
• Support communications for President including:
  • Prepare briefings, talking points, and prep materials for internal and external meetings
  • Build or oversee the creation of internal/external Peacock presentations
  • Prepare written communications to key stakeholders including weekly executive email
• Provide strategic input into the development and communication of Peacock’s quarterly and annual objectives and key results
• Work cross functionally across Peacock and DTC Leads to support Peacock priorities including achievement of OKRs and financial targets
• In partnership with the Peacock Partnerships & Strategic Development team, support the exploration and/or incubation of new business opportunities, investments, and partnerships
• Lead quick-turn strategy and/or confidential projects, supporting asks from leadership as needed
• Plan and help to facilitate Peacock Leads on-sites and working sessions 4+ times per year
• Sit on the Executive Culture Committee and contribute to ideation and execution of culture initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience with 5+ years of pre/post-graduate work experience in a digital/streaming organization or at a management consulting firm, investment bank or related strategy team.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen with well-developed planning and analytical skills.
• A nimble thinker with the ability to think out-of-the-box and problem solve.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support off-site events, both domestic and international
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and a global perspective.

What We’re Looking For

• High degree of humility with a positive “can do” attitude. Willing to engage a wide range of tasks from the strategic to the tactical.
• Innate emotional intelligence with a proven ability to perceive needs, issues, and preferences of others.
• Strong initiative and a willingness get things done with urgency and accuracy.
• Ability to make quick, solid decisions with confidence to expertly field both internal and external business requests.
• Ability to work independently and shift priorities in an ever-changing work environment.
• Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in any project stage.
• Highest degree of integrity supported by a flawless record of maintaining confidentiality.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in technology, entertainment or media preferred
• Graduate degree (e.g. MBA, JD) preferred

Additional Information

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: $140,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible).

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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