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 Manager, Content Acquisitions role will support the UTEG Acquisitions team as it licenses content for NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock and linear television networks NBC and Bravo. The role is responsible for identifying and evaluating content opportunities, helping negotiate content agreements, optimizing the performance of the portfolio, and managing relationships with both internal and external content suppliers. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to pivot at a moment’s notice.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Helping project manage content analyses and negotiations to ensure success throughout the deal lifecycle
- Preparing offer templates and financial documents for content packages
- Working closely with the Programming, Marketing, Content Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Legal teams to align on priorities, communicate deal terms, and implement agreements
- Partnering with the Decision Sciences and other technology teams to develop content planning tools and reporting capabilities
- Evaluating content performance to optimize the portfolio, informing future acquisitions and renewals
- Identifying potential acquisitions via synopses, scripts, trailers, screeners, trade articles, and finished product
- Screening series and films and providing feedback on potential fit for the portfolio
- Preparing presentation materials for senior executives
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience in acquisitions, distribution, content strategy or programming and/or experience in financial analysis or research at a major media company
- Exceptional proficiency in Excel
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Experience with database management
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers high-quality work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating with clarity
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to become an integral part of the team
- Passionate about television and film, and able to evaluate content through an objective and strategic lens
Desired Characteristics:
- Relationships with third-party studios and production companies is a plus
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: $85,000-95,000(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].
