Sr. Manager, Release Planning - 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.

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About Us

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) markets and distributes NBC Universal’s film and television offerings across transactional digital and disc formats worldwide. Distributed lines of content include contemporary and classic productions within the company’s expansive entertainment catalog, spanning properties from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, Universal Media Studios and Peacock, as well as from select third-party partners.

UPHE distributes through its own operations in parts of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America and through a variety of licensee partnerships across major territories around the world. The Company is leading the way in exploring innovative technologies and in developing and adapting dynamic new windowing strategies and other initiatives for the evolving global home entertainment market.

Its vast 4,000-plus title catalog is among the largest and most celebrated in the industry, comprising a wide variety of titles and genres. Among its most-prized properties are such franchise as The Fast and the Furious, Jurassic, Despicable Me, Minions, Mama Mia!, Downton Abbey, Shrek,  Back To The Future, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the legendary classic monster movies; recent films including Wicked, Oppenheimer and The Super Mario Bros. Movie; as well as such acclaimed television series as the Chicago and Law & Order franchises and The Office.

In addition, UPHE is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within its operations and content. As part of Universal Pictures, UPHE benefits from the company's comprehensive DE&I initiatives, which aim to create an inclusive environment both on-screen and behind the scenes.

The Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) Release Planning Team oversees Transactional Film and Television Release Data Management, including PVOD, PEST, EST and VOD for Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and independent studios. The Release Planning Team focuses on the maintenance of title release planning, ensuring consistency and integrity of data for cross functional stakeholders.

The primary role of the Senior Manager is to manage Film title release planning. This includes oversight of the internal title management release information, and the data consistency and integrity across licensing, operations, sales and marketing. This role will also work closely with Business Operations, Account, International New Media, and Marketing teams to foster alignment and support on title release plans projects. Additionally, the Senior Manager will support the VP of Release Planning in strategic initiatives around release planning, system management, monitoring of industry trends and windowing, and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain internal title release management system, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the data
• Manage cross functional communication and alignment around release plans (i.e. windows, competitive tracking, deadlines, product requirements)
• Maintain thorough and clear process documentation for special projects, to build knowledge across the teams. Identify potential risks to project timelines, employ problem solving, and mitigation strategies to ensure project success while collaborating across internal stakeholders
• Support VP by providing thought leadership, critical thinking, strong decision-making capabilities
• Provide direction and project management expertise on ad hoc projects supporting business initiatives

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of strategic planning or project management experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree
• A team-player who can successfully operate in a team-oriented setting and possesses exceptional interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter who loves efficiency and is passionate about creating solutions
• Experience managing cross functional projects, managing stakeholders, and alignment across teams – strong leadership and peer management skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload across multiple projects, while adhering to deadlines
• Highly adaptable and excels in fast-paced environments with ability to work under pressure
• Familiarity with media and entertainment; and content distribution lifecycles

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: $95,000 - $115,000 (bonus 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.

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