Job Description

The Sports Planning Vice President will be responsible for all English & Spanish Language TV Sports Pricing and Planning across the NBC portfolio inclusive of all major tentpole events – Olympics, Super Bowl, World Cup. They will lead and manage Planning Directors and provide strategic direction regarding pricing, inventory and ratecard development. The Vice President of Sports Planning is expected to communicate and work closely with Sales when negotiating upfront and scatter deals, as well as provide continuous Pricing and Packaging updates based on marketplace conditions. In addition to overseeing linear planning, they will be responsible for collaborating regarding or Digital/Peacock go-to-market strategies and execution in order to monetize inventory across all NBC Sports platforms. This person will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Sports Planning & Monetization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee a large team of Directors, Managers, and Planners across select Agency groups.
• Responsible for TV Upfront Planning, inclusive of ratecard development and negotiation of select Agencies in collaboration with Sales.
• Collaborate with Digital counterparts regarding overall Planning strategies to drive yield across NBC Sports platforms through packaging and liability management.
• Partner with leaders across functions including but not limited to: Ad Ops, Inventory, Marketing, Finance Sales, etc.
• Work closely with Technology to develop automation to improve the pitch to pay process from RFP to invoicing.
• Set pricing and packaging strategy for TV, in close collaboration with VPs and SVP of Planning.
• Present to various internal and external constituents on various topics such as: Specific Sport analysis, Pricing rationale, Planning workflow, etc.
• Handle all ad hoc requests that may surface in a timely, efficient manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of Ad Sales Pricing/Planning experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of planning experience for a linear cable or broadcast network.
• Minimum 2+ years of planning experience in live sports content.
• Proven experience in developing and executing media plans across multiple channels.
• Must be able to work weekends as needed (ex: the Olympics).

Desired Characteristics:

• Successful track record of leadership experience in managing and mentoring a team.
• General knowledge of digital media planning and execution.
• Stays abreast of emerging media trends.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment.
• Well organized and good attention to detail. Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Information:

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: $185,000 - $210,000

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.