NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
Pitch and secure third-party brand partnerships delivering above-the-line and below-the-line media support for assigned Universal titles.
Negotiate partnership agreements, including any placement fees, event sponsorships, applicable licensing fees/royalties, etc.
Research, make new connections, develop meaningful relationships and entertain partners/brands/contacts.
Develop the partnership strategy for assigned titles, and identify what pitching tools are needed to help secure programs.
Extend promotional support as wide as possible, inclusive of international activation as well as home entertainment opportunities
Travel (when necessary; even last minute) to attend pitch meetings, conferences, for production needs and any other meetings necessary to ensure success of partnership deals.
Oversight and maintenance of assigned title’s partnerships budget.
Liase with Universal’s Production Resources Team and third party production resources teams for film integrations, if applicable.
Develop cross-promotional support/opportunity, where applicable for use across various marketing disciplines (e.g. publicity, field promotions, digital, film music, etc.).
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
3 years brand marketing and/or entertainment partnership and promotions experience
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must be willing submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics :
Effective team building skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Problem-solving and solution oriented
Must have an open communication style which takes into account managing expectations with multiple stakeholders
Managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and meeting placement and partnership deadlines
Strategic critical thinker who also has a high attention to detail and organizational skills
Analyzing and applying data to improve results
Outside-of-the-box thinking and openness to new ideas
Self-starter with high level of initiative and proactivity
Passionate, committed with a high level of energy
Strong sense of ownership and urgency
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Mac software programs (Keynote)
