Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business. We are seeking a Product Manager to oversee ad server integrations being deployed across NBCU and partner-owned endpoints. This person will analyze the needs of the business and collaborate with partners to ensure premium quality, ad-supported environments are available for NBCU’s viewers.
Core Responsibilities include:
- Develop a deep understanding of the business objectives, impacts, and requirements of NBCU’s advertising products
- Facilitate ad integration projects by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for ad features, managing progress, and communicating updates
- Evaluate and communicate business priorities and evolving sales initiatives to advance necessary development
- Collaborate with product, tech, strategy, privacy, and partner leads work through challenges and deliver great products on-time
- Foster relationships with external partners to support ongoing optimizations and integration health oversight
- Comprehend impacts of ad features in order to smoothly operationalize and evangelize products
- Balance several ongoing initiatives, using multitasking and project management skills to maintain momentum
- Drive consistency in ad delivery models across platforms and endpoints
- Support product functionality and technical inquiries posed by internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working in the digital media space, ideally with a premium publisher or ad tech company
- Experience with ad serving technologies including FreeWheel, DFP/Google Ad Manager, and programmatic marketplaces. This ideally would come from working directly on an Ad Ops or Ad Tech team, but adjacent work would be acceptable in certain cases
- Strong technical background, including understanding of streaming video and web/app design
- Familiarity with agile development practices and JIRA (or similar project management tool)
- Proven ability to work with developers and engineers
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Energetic self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys thinking critically to solve problems
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
Desired Characteristics:
- You like our content and are passionate about our brands.
- You understand that ads have a place on the Internet, so why not make them as beautiful as possible!
- You are interested in building relationships with co-workers and stakeholders to create a collaborative and optimistic workplace.
- You are interested in media and advertising industry publications and have the ability to translate new trends for stakeholders, helping to keep NBCU ad tech at the forefront of digital advertising.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be willing to work in New York, New York
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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: $120,000 - $160,000
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].
