Manager, Business Strategy

Company Description

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

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The Manager, Business Strategy, Universal Entertainment is a unique role at the center of Universal Entertainment's strategy, working directly with Senior leadership across the portfolio. This person will be a part of a high-impact team that develops insights and recommendations that inform competitive positioning and critical decisions across portfolio strategy.

The role reports to the VP, Business Strategy, Office of the Chairman and has a dotted line to the VP, Universal Television Entertainment Strategy. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership across the organization with the opportunity to build direct relationships with key execs across NBCU. We're looking for a collaborative thought partner with a keen understanding of industry trends who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create executive strategy presentations that clearly lay out analysis, findings, and strategic recommendations
• Oversee projects & analyses that require input from key stakeholders across business units
• Prepare background & presentation materials for meetings and manage associated follow-ups
• Manage projects at a high-level and track timelines and context for meetings
• Distill complex industry dynamics into clear insights that inform leadership decisions
• Perform strategic analysis on competitors and markets to identify and evaluate new opportunities
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on high-priority strategic questions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members of other business units and handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism & discretion

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in media strategy and gain exposure to high-impact projects and senior leadership.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in top-tier consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author/ deliver presentations
• Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• High degree of professionalism while interacting with senior management
• Superior strategic acumen and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Desired Characteristics:

• A strong understanding of the film and TV industry and/or broader media industry and business models
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers
• Highly organized and detail oriented with a proactive work-style
• Ability to think about bigger picture strategic vision and day-to-day details

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing 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: $110,000 - 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, 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.

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