Manager, Strategy & Analytics

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.

The Manager, Strategy & Analytics is responsible for strategically looking at data to help make informed decisions driving topics like content, programming, business development and internal communication for the Local Media division. The individual will possess solid personnel management and communication skills, a strong analytical background, and be technically proficient with linear and digital media research software applications.

• Support station leadership team to define challenges, develop strategy and provide solutions
• Oversight of Nielsen and ComScore audience data and other syndicated data (Vivvex, Scarborough, Simmons, etc.), including weekly reporting to support local leadership
• Oversight of maintenance of audience deliveries in Wide Orbit Media Sales including sales inventory, including upcoming programming, historical ratings, and sales estimates
• Finance support: audience estimates for current and new potential programming
• Business development support: work closely with sales team and integrated marketing to develop business cases and presentations for potential clients
• Take raw data and craft a story into visual presentations
• Manage a direct report

• 3+ years in the media research or data analytics field with expertise in Nielsen ratings, syndicated products (Simmons, Scarborough, his Markit) and emerging alternative audience measurement tools
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with digital measurement tools (Adobe Analytics, comScore, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Domo, etc.) and a passion for storytelling using data
• Experience managing direct reports

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to this job through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics:

• Clear and effective communicator; excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Independent thinker, able to leverage resources to tackle large scale projects from start to finish
• Able to effectively guide, mentor and motivate team
• Passionate about delivering fresh and innovative ideas into the sales process
• Knowledgeable about research, technology and media industry trends, including new methodologies, new data sources and new partners
• Team player with ability to juggle multiple projects, effectively prioritize stakeholder needs, meet tight deadlines
• Experience in the local television marketplace

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $85,000-$105,000 (bonus eligible).

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.