Strategy Manager

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 global theme‑park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information. 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. Job Description The NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships Strategy team is responsible for driving growth opportunities for Peacock, NBCU Streaming, and the wider sales organization. Acting as strategic consultants, this dynamic team supports ad sales and corporate stakeholders across a wide range of initiatives including long‑term strategic planning, market/competitive analyses, go‑to‑market strategies, business case development, sales optimisation, and budget planning. You will interface with business leaders across multiple functions, both inside and outside Ad Sales. We’re looking for a proactive self‑starter to bring innovative thinking and strong analytical skills to help grow our business. As an integral part of a blue‑chip team with significant media experience, you will impact revenue growth across Peacock & the rest of the NBCUniversal portfolio by identifying new product ad innovations that will help to shape the future of Peacock and NBCU’s digital ad experience. Key responsibilities Lead ad innovation performance analytics & optimisation strategies Establish ad innovation OKRs and track progress throughout the year Identify path to optimise ad innovation suite via internal performance metrics, sales feedback, and marketplace/competitive analyses Curate performance insights into executive quarterly business reviews, distilling insights into actionable business decisions for Peacock leadership Conduct ad sales ‘gap analysis’ to identify revenue growth areas by client/category/agency Conduct marketplace & competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities Lead all ad innovation & ad experience competitive insights Identify points of differentiation / gaps vs. streaming competitors and share insights & recommendations with ad sales strategy leadership Maintain competitive tracking document to support business case valuations and ad‑hoc leadership questions Drive ad innovation roadmap prioritisation and stakeholder management Conduct quantitative analyses to determine which products will be most scalable, turnkey, and competitive in market Partner with Peacock/Ad Sales product on level of effort and final roadmap prioritisation Monitor progress against roadmap and manage development of innovations to ensure aligned with strategic vision (in partnership with product) Gather sales feedback to inform enhancement requests to ad innovations Ad Innovation Revenue Valuations Perform Revenue Valuations for new ad innovation offerings Define assumptions and potential scenario tables to develop ranges for estimates Work cross‑functionally across Research, Data Science, and Product to create valuations Collaborate with key cross‑functional stakeholders to ideate and enhance innovation suite Partner with ad sales research on testing of new ad innovations and experiences Communicate new product features and key points of market differentiation to internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, planning) Identify annual budget goals in partnership with finance and planning Sports and Olympics Ad Innovation Creation Recommend areas for growth for new ad innovations Assist in development of Ad Innovation Sports and Olympics QBR Qualifications 6+ years previous relevant work experience; this could include media experience at a tech/network/streaming company, product management, professional services (e.g., consulting, finance). Proven quantitative analytical abilities, including Excel modelling skills. Strong PowerPoint skills and proven proficiency summarising information/analyses into coherent and concise slides. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to present results of complex analyses clearly. Excellent organisational, time and people management skills and the ability to work in groups and independently. Must possess a passion for media and strong intellectual curiosity. BA/BS required Desired Characteristics Ideal candidate is a proactive individual who possesses the ability to take initiative and perform analysis and other tasks with minimal supervision, including the ability to deal with competing priorities effectively, and work efficiently in a high‑paced, results‑oriented environment. Passion for diving into complex concepts, defining value propositions, and collaborating with other business lines on long‑term growth strategies. Ability to develop strong relationships with across all levels of the organisation. Additional Requirements Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time. 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 - $130,000 + 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, colour, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr