Job Description

At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

The Peacock Program Scheduling team is responsible for crafting the launch strategies for all original programming, coordinating all incoming acquired and current season content from NBCU, and managing all internal communication regarding the service's content plans.

The Program Scheduling Manager will provide essential support to the Program Scheduling team in the ideation, tracking, and execution of all content launch plans and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Content Launch Planning Support * Support the Director of Program Scheduling in the development of launch proposals for Peacock original content. * Update Airtable content trackers, calendars, and strategy decks to reflect any changes or additions. * Track and document legal details for each title. * Collaborate with Partner Operations to identify operational risks for launch, to determine start dates when applicable, and to confirm titles ready for publication. * Secure and track original series materials (i.e. scripts, production calendars, etc.) and flag relevant updates to the team. * Monitor cross-functional communication forums, keeping stakeholders informed of the latest programming updates. * Assist with tracking content performance.
• Competitive Tracking * Lead the researching, documentation, and presentation of all content launch dates and industry trends from the SVOD landscape. * Author Monthly Competitive Overview and lead ad hoc competitive audits and analyses
• Content Curation * Act as Programming point of contact for all content curation. Responsible for communicating and providing content lists to cross-functional partners. * Lead the research and tagging/tracking of content for topical events, stunts, and audience-specific efforts. * Sustain and update the Airtable content tracker, topical events calendar, and any relevant documents.
• Current Season Planning Support * Track current season content across NBCU linear partners, capturing content and scheduling details in the Airtable content tracker. * Regularly audit and cross check all scheduling tracking documents to ensure they accurately reflect the latest schedules from our partners.
• Manage NBCU Page * Serve as direct manager for the team’s Page and provide onboarding, training and coaching. * Leverage the Page as a resource to help with Competitive Tracking and Content Curation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience in content planning or a relevant role in the media industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); knowledge of Airtable is a plus.
• Meticulous, thorough, and highly detail-oriented.
• Work with precision and polish.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Resourceful self-starter, able to make recommendations and execute tasks with minimal direction. Requires excellent decision-making capabilities.
• Must be a strong team player willing to contribute wherever resources are needed.
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in data entry and cross-checking work.
• Possess a passion for content and have a working knowledge of the direct-to-consumer media business.

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: $80,000 - $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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.