Job Description
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 www.nbcuniversal.com 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 Ad Sales Finance Manager for Sports Digital & Streaming will support core ad sales finance processes for the rapidly growing Sports streaming business, primarily supporting the NBA on NBC & Peacock, recently re-launched NBCSN channel, and our diverse portfolio of Golf rights across NBC, Peacock and Golf Channel. The role will provide business support to Peacock for our full portfolio of Sports rights.
- This role will provide ongoing support to the Senior Manager of Sports Digital & Streaming in fundamental reporting and analysis related to NBA, WNBA, PGA and Golf Majors along with the Olympics
- Ownership of Sales reporting and metric analysis
- Support revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates)
- Research drivers of key variances and trends
- Improve depth of existing reporting to provide better analytical tools for both Finance and Sales teams
- Leverage best practices with peers to develop consistent processes for the entire Digital Portfolio
- Execute routine postmortem analysis, sports rights valuations, and ad hoc historical requests
- Manage the re-launched NBCSN network, owning ad revenue reporting & distribution rollout analysis
- Ownership of weekly Sales reporting of DAI enabled endpoints
- End to end ownership of revenue forecasting process (budget, long range plan, estimates)
- Partner with Channel and Distribution leadership to perform distribution expansion analysis
- Support Sports Digital & Streaming Sales and Finance teams on broader portfolio reporting and analysis for the full portfolio of sports rights across NBC Sports and Peacock, including working cross-functionally with Linear and Planning groups on Video, Social and Sponsorship reporting and recognition
- Manage Versant Sports reporting & analysis, supporting our broader sales agreement with the new company, overseeing reporting for USA Sports, Golf Channel and CNBC Sports
- Ownership of Sales reporting (monthly, quarterly)
- Manage Versant Sports digital ledger, including billing reconciliation and accruals
- Gain in-depth knowledge of all Sales & Finance systems used for reporting (SAP, Operative, Salesforce, Business Intelligence, etc.)
- Develop expertise in Sports streaming ad market trends, growth, and competition
Qualifications
- Four-year degree (B.A., B.S.) at an accredited college or university
- 5+ years of finance experience
- Prior experience in a finance role supporting an ad sales function within a media, entertainment, or digital content company highly desired
- Demonstrated analytical strength and process mindset; ability to identify and resolve key issues quickly
- Thorough knowledge and experience with SAP, Microsoft Suite
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with accuracy
- Proven team play with the ability to take on different assignments/projects in a timely manner
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills, especially ability to influence and lead change in cross-functional teams
- High energy and ability to multi-task under pressure
Eligibility Requirements
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
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: $90,000 - $125,000 (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.
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].
