Job Description

The Senior Manager, Brand Strategy & Consumer Engagement will support the Brand Director in developing and managing the brand strategy, planning, development, execution and coherence of marketing campaigns and activities to build and sustain NBC Entertainment show brands throughout their multi-platform lifecycle. This role will support the development and launch of developing holistic marketing and consumer engagement plans across a diverse range of NBC Entertainment priority programming, spanning premium scripted and unscripted series.

The senior manager is an important member of the Brand Marketing team, helping to deliver brand strategy, ideating concepts and spearheading execution of all initiatives, including digital activations, press-generating stunts, strategic partnerships and promotions, and network presence at consumer tentpole events. This person must be creative, strategic, and collaborative; expertly able to develop relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups, offering solutions for key business challenges and identifying amplification opportunities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

A strong understanding of the evolving media landscape will be essential in this role, as this person will be tasked with driving viewership across a multi-platform ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive multiplatform marketing plans for NBC shows
• Support the Brand Lead and work cross-divisionally to convert data and insights to campaign strategy
• Support the Brand Lead on assigned shows, leading a cross functional team to work collaboratively with various internal departments (media/production/legal/creative/publicity/social media) in overseeing strategy implementation and executing all aspects of the campaign, including partnering with production and creative teams on development and delivery of campaign assets
• Clearly communicate goals, positioning, and strategy to all constituents serving as the central hub for the entire marketing department, other NBC departments and external partners to ensure all communications adhere to brand voice and strategy and identify opportunities to increase exposure
• Know storylines, casting, key production info, scheduling, etc. Monitor performance/health of the show, research, ratings, press, insights, social commentary, digital platform viewing and metrics. Share info and as necessary guide/adjust the plans based on the findings
• Identify opportunities for consumer engagement, including the ability to evaluate spend through an ROI lens, where appropriate
• Author marketing campaign plans presentations and partner pitch decks, including the ability to independently craft a creative presentation narrative
• Act as point of contact with external agencies and partners, leading communication and providing strategic/creative feedback while managing approvals
• Build brand partnerships and secure co-marketing efforts that help drive reach, culture, conversation, and awareness
• Work in close collaboration with research and insights team, programming leadership and show producers to assess and determine target audience for each program, specific program attributes and promotable aspects to develop overall program positioning
• Support Comcast NBCU Symphony activities and partnerships with media entities, brand properties, platforms and publishers in concert with internal marketing teams to expand viable audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of brand marketing and/or advertising experience at, including demonstrated experiences building brands and franchises
• Results-oriented with the ability to evaluate marketing strategies and impact
• Success leveraging digital platforms and integrated strategies to drive measured growth
• Cross-functional contributor who is able to engage, motivate, and collaborate with internal teams across every phase of a campaign
• Familiarity with digital marketing, including but not limited to leveraging search, social, mobile marketing, connected device marketing and streaming platforms to drive engagement
• Proven creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to help crystallize creative concepts as well as build around them for bigger impact
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills, including leveraging research and data to derive audience and strategic insights
• Self-starter who can work independently and drive projects forward; is proactive, resourceful, and accountable
• Demonstrate respect for all with whom you work; foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Passion for TV, movies, and pop culture. This role requires an understanding of cultural trends and consumer mindsets
• Ability to deliver campaigns on time and on budget
• Willingness to travel and/or work weekends or overtime, sometimes with short notice
• Ability to work at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA

** Desired Characteristics :**

• Previous television, music, or entertainment industry experience. Creative media or advertising agency experience a plus
• Organized with an acute attention to detail and focus on delivering excellence.
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication, presentation and project management skills

_ Additional Requirements:_

_ 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: $95,000-$130,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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