Job Description

As a SME Streaming Planning Manager, you will act as a lead for Streaming Sponsorships across specific hold co agencies. The role of SME Streaming Planning Manager will be to lead the supporting teams by being an expert on all things Streaming, as well as focusing on creating compelling proposals and packaging strategies to drive revenue to the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead communication with key stakeholders as SME/Brand Champion as it relates to sponsorship elements and estimates, marketing strategies for new shows and priority tentpoles, and creation of templates for all opportunities.
• Partner with Planning leadership and various verticals to democratize their business requirements through strong relationships as Brand Champion.
• Assist Agency Planning Leads and planners working on Streaming sponsorships by providing plan approvals, guidance on custom Streaming Sponsorship opportunities, and campaign optimization recommendations
• Forge strong partnerships with Yield and Inventory teams to evaluate demand patterns to refine and improve future sponsorship packaging strategies.
• Support in the development and rollout of planning focused materials and training as it relates to Streaming sponsorships.
• Analyze areas within the Sales/Planning workflow that can be improved, create process enhancements that eliminate any bottlenecks or barriers to entry.
• Work closely with Planning management & leadership to tactically drive company-wide goals and initiatives.
• Handle any and all ad hoc sponsorship requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of online experience in digital media planning
• Fluent in media math

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Must be willing to be submit a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to work with a broad range of internal and external clients.
• Well organized and good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills/team oriented.
• Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus, specifically Operative One, Apple Workbench
• Strong analytical and creative skills.
• High energy and teamwork mentality a must.

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: $85,000 - $105,000 (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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.