Manager, Content Strategy, Film/Kids

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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 Strategy will be an integral member of the team responsible for developing Peacock’s holistic slate strategy across all content verticals to optimize customer acquisition, retention, and usage. The Content Strategy team works closely with stakeholders across NBCUniversal to align content strategy and execution to Peacock KPIs. The Manager position will report to the Vice President of Content Strategy and will focus primarily on film and kids programming.

Key group responsibilities include:

• Oversight of Peacock’s Film and Kids investment decisions, including setting volume benchmarks, assessing title popularity and quality, considering demographic targets, programming around genre and seasonality needs, and optimizing all decisions with a focus on Peacock KPIs
• Partnering with Peacock leadership (and the larger Programming team) in developing holistic content strategy, overseeing content spend allocation by content type, and helping to prioritize content needs across verticals
• Creating, improving, and updating in-depth valuation models to deliver actionable recommendations that guide strategic decision-making
• Working closely with the Peacock Acquisitions team to help evaluate film acquisition opportunities through a data-driven lens
• Collaborating with Peacock Scheduling (and UFEG/Universal Pictures) to optimize Peacock’s film release schedule, maximize user acquisition and engagement, and address scheduling gaps
• Partnering with Finance, Data Science, and Acquisitions on content pro formas related to major content decisions
• Assisting the Acquisitions team at various stages of content negotiations by providing timely analyses in reaction to evolving deal conditions and terms
• Developing performance targets for different content types based on user acquisition, engagement, efficiency, and other KPIs
• Compiling post-mortem analyses to determine areas for optimization and improvement
• Developing presentations for Peacock and NBCUniversal leadership on content strategy opportunities, comprehensive reviews of content verticals, and robust answers to complex and nuanced business questions
• Responding to ad hoc requests with thoughtful, robust, and timely analysis in coordination with cross-functional partners
• Conducting sophisticated market research (incorporating both first and third-party data), tracking competitive streaming and relevant broader media industry trends

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong analytical and communication skills with a high attention to detail; Peacock is a fast-paced and highly demanding environment and candidates are expected to be able to learn quickly, be comfortable with ambiguity, and deliver results often on tight project deadlines
• Candidates must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, and be able to work effectively both in groups as well as autonomously
• 4+ years of experience in a corporate strategy or strategic insights role (media, tech, direct-to-consumer) and/or top investment banking or consulting firm
• Ability to distill executive-level insights from large datasets, identifying trends and patterns to inform decision-making, and to assess short and long-term implications of changing business models and growth drivers
• Strong Excel skills and some Python (or VBA) knowledge; this role requires rigorous modeling and analysis
• Strong PowerPoint skills; this role involves creating clear, compelling, and visually effective presentations for executive audiences
• Strong writing and executive communication skills; ability to distill complex analyses into concise deliverables for senior stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field (economics, mathematics, finance, accounting, management, etc.), with strong academic performance

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to learn new tools and systems
• Robust understanding of the current media landscape and passion for entertainment programming
• Organized and detail-oriented, with an eye for consistent precision
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive and open attitude, high energy level
• Comfort with a fast-paced, always-on, start-up environment
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while handling difficult and complex issues in a professional setting
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to build relationships with other teams and rally people towards a common goal
• Some basic familiarity with key statistical methods/concepts (regression, correlation, t-tests, etc.)
• Some experience with Python for data analysis (e.g., Pandas, PySpark) 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: $105,000 - $135,000 (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].