Brand Marketing Coordinator, Versant

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.

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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 Marketing Coordinator will support the Brand Marketing team for VERSANT’s cable networks: USA, SYFY, Oxygen and E!, in addition to Sports. They will manage the day-to-day administrative functions and interact with the internal leadership team, clients, networks and all personnel.  

The Coordinator will also support a highly motivated marketing team in concepting, developing and executing marketing campaigns for VERSANT’s original series and acquisitions. This includes brand initiatives across networks such as experiential marketing programs, tentpole cultural events and activations, strategic partnerships, and E-commerce merchandising initiatives – as well as strategy development and data interpretation. The Coordinator role will also be responsible for monitoring cultural trends on both a macro and micro level and conducting competitive research to inform our marketing and promotional strategies. The ideal candidate will have a creative sensibility and strategic acumen, strong communication skills, will be a highly organized self-starter while demonstrating thorough attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities:    

• Provide heavy administrative support, i.e. answering phones, scheduling meetings, presentation logistics, organizing marketing materials. Support includes but is not limited to:   
  • Coordinating travel and expenses reports for Marketing executive(s)
  •  Maintaining a department vacation/OOO calendar 
  • Planning department internal events including A/V, scheduling, presentations
  • Key point of contact with Senior Executives across the company 
• Help Brand Marketing team in day-to-day communications with internal key stakeholders, cross functional team leads, and external agency partners – tracking department deliverables and deadlines per project 
• Assist in strategy development  - helping evaluate series data points and maintain organizational tools and documentation  
• Aid in brainstorming, planning, and executing fresh ideas for activations across owned channels, experiential, out of home, promotional partnerships, multi-market stunts, with flawless attention to detail     
• Operate as point person within the department on cultural insights and research, monitoring and proactively sharing emerging trends across multiple industries to inform brand and show campaign strategies and ideation    
• Serve as main point of contact for marketing asset requests for assigned projects, by coordinating logistics and overseeing timelines and deliverables    
• Support overseeing the department’s marketing budget – processing and coding invoices, reporting monthly pacing, and tracing spends per project  

• This position requires 1+ years of experience. 

Desired Characteristics  

• Highly organized, detail oriented and resourceful 
• Ability to multitask across numerous properties simultaneously 
• Comfortable interfacing with employees at all levels 
• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with key partners 
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment 
• Effective time management ability, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Positive attitude and a self-starter with the ability to quickly problem solve  
• Willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours as needed 

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: $50,000 - $60,000.

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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.