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 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.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Here at Universal’s Filmed Entertainment Group, we take our audience seriously and use cutting-edge research and data tools to better understand moviegoers and inform decision-making throughout the lifecycle of our films. Whether we’re conducting a global brand study to unpack one of our marquee franchises, putting a new film from an up-and-coming director in front of a test screening audience for the first time, or using feedback on movie trailers to shape the marketing strategy for an upcoming release, being part of the Creative Strategy and Research team is an opportunity to find the story in the data and share it with an engaged audience of fellow best-in-class marketers and executives.
The Coordinator, Creative Strategy and Research is responsible for supporting the EVP of Global Creative Strategy and Research in all aspects of worldwide market research, traditional and digital media, consumer analytics, and marketing strategy. Administrative duties include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling travel arrangements, and performing other tasks as assigned. The Coordinator also assists with strategy and research projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage schedules and coordinate meetings with internal and external parties using multiple calendars. Balance the demands of high-level filmmakers and studio executives, and collaborate with other team assistants to anticipate potential conflicts in advance
- Assist the EVP in strategy and research projects, including data entry and analysis, tracking changes in creative materials, and conducting other research as assigned
- Coordinate travel schedules and arrangements; collect and organize required travel documentation.
- Prepare and process expense reports in accordance with divisional travel policy guidelines. Ensure timely processing of expenses using the latest electronic systems for corporate credit card payments.
- Maintain and update databases used for studio-wide analytical reports and projects. These documents help align marketing messages and tactics to maximize box office performance.
- Maintain proper recordkeeping and filing systems for all work, including organizing the team’s extensive Dropbox and OneDrive folders
- Synthesize and share research findings with other teams in the marketing department as needed.
- Provide support to other department members as necessary
- Maintain department business with the utmost confidentiality
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in a media research or analytical environment
- Bachelor’s degree required
Basic Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Excel; experience with Google Dashboards is a plus
- Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends as needed
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative by confidently self-starting improvements to reports and processes; requires minimal supervision
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail across multiple tasks, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors.
- Exceptionally organized in approach and delivery, ensuring effective management of multiple responsibilities
- Individual who is passionate about film and entertainment
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Salary range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 (not 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 [email protected].
