Director, Media - job 1 of 2

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.

The Director of Media will lead the strategy and development of paid media campaigns to drive awareness and intent for Universal’s Home Entertainment film and TV releases. This includes managing campaigns across new releases, catalog titles, and partner content.

The Director will oversee external agencies, collaborate with internal and cross-divisional teams, and manage department resources, including outside partners and publishers.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong time management and interpersonal skills. They should have a deep understanding of the advertising landscape, particularly as it relates to movies, television, streaming, and the convergence of entertainment and technology.

Key responsibilities include developing measurement frameworks to track campaign progress and success, creating cross-channel strategies to meet objectives, and ensuring seamless execution, optimization, and analysis. The Director will also supervise a manager and agency team, guiding their development and driving the successful execution of campaigns. Additionally, the role involves evolving media planning and buying across a multi-channel, through a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities:

• Lead media strategy for home entertainment releases, leveraging consumer insights, market trends, and key film-specific factors.
• Oversee end-to-end media campaign launches, taking full ownership of campaign execution. Develop media plans, targeting strategies, and collaborate on creative to ensure optimal cross-channel execution, all within budget and timeline.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand Marketing team to align media efforts with target audiences, driving maximum business impact.
• Establish robust testing and reporting frameworks to measure campaign performance against KPIs, utilizing analytics tools for brand lift, traffic, sales, and ROAS reporting.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to interpret data and support decision-making with actionable insights.
• Collaborate across planning, social/content, technology, creative, and performance media teams to drive informed strategy through insights and learnings.
• Lead planning, activation, and reporting processes, continuously identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Develop media mix, and detailed targeting for each platform, and lead creative conversations for best executions across channels.
• Address queries related to media channels, KPIs, metrics, and performance with strong rational.
• Oversee daily campaign workflows, including strategy development, ad operations, activation, optimization, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring optimal campaign performance as the group lead.
• Assist in establishing best practices to enhance team communication and collaboration.

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in media with strong expertise in digital strategy, planning, programmatic, and social platforms (e.g., Meta, AdWords, Amazon).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA

Desired Characteristics:

• Collaborative team player: skilled at working across teams (brand, creative, research, agencies) to develop best-in-class campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong knowledge in analytical and data interpretation skills.
• In-depth understanding of media buying and formats across display, social, and emerging platforms.

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: $130,000 - $140,000 (Bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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].