Job Description

_ Role Overview_

The Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing, will lead projects to support the planning and execution of marketing various high-profile NBC Sports properties including playing a key role on the NBA on NBC and Peacock marketing team. This position will be responsible for helping to the goal of driving awareness, subscriber acquisition and viewership of sports properties across streaming, linear and digital platforms. This role will report to the Director, Consumer Engagement.

** Responsibilities**

• With increasing independence, create multiple plans and then lead the execution of marketing campaigns for NBC Sports properties across streaming and linear
• Develop workflow leading into campaign launches, run meetings and oversee tracking of progress on all asset deliverables and recapping of campaigns
• Responsible for day-to-day management of process and timelines for assigned properties
• Proactively collaborate cross-functionally with various NBCUniversal and NBC Sports business units, including production, programming, social, sales, digital & marketing internal teams and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on Consumer Engagement plans and initiatives
• Using the strategy for the property and overall Marketing teams goals as a guide, proactively new ideas and thoughts to the plan and execution of CE and larger cross company efforts.
• Manage direct report and invest in developing team members to support NBC Sports while starting to delegate and supervise tasks
• Oversee creation of reports and presentations around marketing efforts for property initiatives by using information from all relevant engagement sources
• Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs and strategies
• Supervise RFP with agencies and ultimately oversee all aspects of execution of the plan
• Communicate on a regular basis with appropriate level staff members at external partners
• Communicate on a regular basis with appropriate team members and leaders

Qualifications

** Basic Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of six (6+) years of professional experience ideally at an advertising, marketing, branded content, or media agency
• Experience in the NBA and in the streaming space is a plus

** Eligibility Requirements**

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

** Desired Characteristics**

• Has high standards for work, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail
• Ability to effectively take direction and apply learnings to everyday responsibilities, a positive can-do attitude
• Highly resourceful. Problem solver, with strong oral and written communication skills
• Achieves quality work on a regular basis
• Works well in a team, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and grace under pressure
• Creative, well organized, possesses a strong work ethic with a desire to excel and willingness to learn
• Proven ability to partner effectively with internal partners and external agencies
• Must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

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.