Specialist, Activation - Creative Partnerships, Development

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.

As part of the Creative Partnerships team, the Activation team executes client campaigns from local to global networks and platforms within the Broadcast, Lifestyle, News, Sports and Hispanic networks, Strategic Partnerships, Universal Pictures, Parks, Comcast and Sky Media. This position reports to the Director within the Development, Activation team.

As a Specialist, you will have a focus on sold client campaigns and will support NBCUniversal’s Activation team. You will work with Clients, Sales, Planning, Creative Partnerships, research, finance, legal teams, etc. – tapping into all programs, brands, and innovative capabilities across NBCU’s portfolio – across linear, digital, streaming, social and experiential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Post-sale process: Support the execution of multi-platform / multi-genre campaign packages and/or priority tentpoles sold to advertisers and ensuring that all stakeholders are consistently informed and adhering to the terms of the partnership
  • Create and manage project timelines, support various work streams, and update post-sale materials and trackers
  • Collect and organize client-related materials to be client-facing, such as creating external presentations, sending calendar invites, drafting external agendas and managing client assets
  • Lead the development of post-campaign materials including recap decks, case studies, video sizzles, etc. (if applicable)
• Schedule and lead/support kick-off calls, weekly status calls and other necessary touch points with agencies, clients and internal parties.
• Communication: Cultivate relationships, gaining trust and respect, and facilitate efficient, transparent communication with internal cross-functional partners: sales, creative & development marketing, strategic partner liaisons, design, research, and content creative teams.
• Attend meetings and summarize notes to internal working teams
• Support in managing communications with internal teams, such as Legal, Ad Ops and Research
• Administer invoices and work directly with Ad Sales Finance and Sales to manage client billing for partnerships
• Manage and/or support in activation trainings, status documents, trackers and support with ad hoc + administrative needs of the larger team
• Gain an understanding of NBCU's networks, programming and capabilities

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3+ years of professional experience at an advertising, branded content, media agency, media company or sales organization
• Skilled in PowerPoint and other MS Office programs – Outlook / Word / Excel / SharePoint

Desired Characteristics

• Strong organizational skills – ability to work in fast paced environment with a strong attention to detail
• Self-starter & strong multi-tasking skills - ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects, prioritize work assignments, and meet deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all levels within the organization and external clients
• Team-oriented - Ability to effectively take direction and apply learnings to everyday responsibilities; can-do attitude
• Basic knowledge and understanding of media marketing, the sales process and creative development with interest in pursuing career in relevant field

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000

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].