Job Description

The Manager, Content Strategy will be an integral member of the team responsible for developing Peacock and NBC’s holistic programming strategy, working closely with stakeholders across NBCUniversal to align content strategy and execution to business KPIs. The Manager position will report to the Vice President of Content Strategy.

Key group responsibilities include:

• Lead investment strategy for NBC’s entertainment and Peacock’s scripted portfolios, including setting volume and quality benchmarks, evaluating title performance and audience fit, assessing demographic opportunities, and optimizing greenlight decisions against core business KPIs
• Partner with senior leadership and the broader Programming organization to shape a holistic content strategy, guide spend allocation across content types, and help prioritize investments across verticals
• Build, refine, and maintain valuation models that translate performance insights into clear, actionable recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Collaborate closely with the Content Acquisition team to evaluate scripted acquisition opportunities using rigorous, data-driven analysis
• Work with Peacock Scheduling teams to optimize release calendars, maximize audience acquisition and engagement, and proactively address scheduling gaps
• Partner with Finance and Decision Sciences to develop valuations, pro formas, and scenario analyses that inform major content decisions
• Establish performance targets across content categories, grounded in metrics such as subscriber acquisition, engagement, efficiency, and other key indicators
• Conduct post-mortem analyses to identify learnings, surface optimization opportunities, and inform future content strategy
• Develop high-impact presentations for Peacock and NBCUniversal leadership, including strategic content recommendations, vertical deep dives, and data-backed responses to complex business questions
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests with thoughtful, timely, and well-structured insights in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Lead sophisticated market and competitive research, leveraging first- and third-party data to monitor streaming trends and broader shifts across the media landscape

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience at a top-tier management consulting or investment banking firm, and/or experience in corporate strategy, finance, or strategic insights within a leading media and entertainment company
• Strategic problem solving: Proven ability to structure complex, ambiguous business questions into clear, actionable strategic frameworks
• Quantitative analysis & modeling: Experience building, reviewing, and interpreting sophisticated financial and operational models with a high level of rigor and attention to detail
• Data-driven insights: Adept at synthesizing large, complex datasets into executive-level insights, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and implications
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success translating complex analyses into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for senior leadership
• Project management: Proven effectiveness managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, exercising sound judgment, and dynamically prioritizing competing demands amid rapidly changing business needs
• Advanced Excel skills: Comfort with rigorous modeling, scenario analysis, and data manipulation
• Advanced PowerPoint skills: Expertise crafting visually clear, logically structured, and persuasive presentations for executive audiences
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field from a leading institution

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of the current media landscape, paired with a genuine passion for entertainment and scripted programming
• Highly motivated and disciplined with a strong sense of ownership, and the flexibility to work effectively both independently and in highly collaborative team environments
• Proactive, self-aware team player with a growth mindset, high personal standards, and a clear commitment to continuous personal and professional development
• Polished professional presence with comfort engaging across all levels of the organization, and the judgment to adapt communication style and approach as needed
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, always-on environment with frequently shifting priorities
• Quick learner with openness to adopting new tools, systems, and ways of working
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality

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: $100,000-$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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.