Manager, Marketing & Awards

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal Studio Group (USG) is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four powerhouse television studios; Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 120,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include the ''Law & Order''-branded series, Emmy® Award-winning ''Hacks,'' ''Chucky,'' ''Dr. Death,'' ''That's My Jam,'' ''Baking It,'' ''Everyone Else Burns'' and ''We Are Lady Parts.'' USG is a division of NBCUniversal, 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.

Job Purpose:

Universal Studio Group (USG) is a global content production division of NBC Universal, producing award winning Television, Podcasts and Graphic Novels.

The Manager, Marketing and Awards will support the development, implementation, and review of all facets of marketing across brand and awards. This role is a central point for creative, media and social.

The position will report directly to the SVP of Global Brand Strategy & Marketing.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Assist in the execution of long-term strategy and tactical opportunities for Brand Marketing and Awards, support the establishment of a unified and authentic voice for USG to deliver growth
• Establish strong partnerships across Development, Producers, Showrunners, Distributors, and internal departments to deliver against show goals/objectives
• Liaise with Legal, Business Affairs and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure approvals are met for all marketing activations internally and requested by distribution partners
• Serve as the brand steward for all allocated shows, translating creative direction into commercial brand and marketing guidelines
• Provide guardianship over, ideation, creative, partnerships, media and launch plans from streaming platforms and networks
• Maintain standardized ingestion, documenting, organizing, and maintaining assets across all partners for cross company IP expansion needs and distribution
• Support second window distribution needs globally through asset delivery and presentation materials
• Co-manage media buying and design agencies to secure and coordinate media and deliverables for awards-eligible programming, including but not limited to print, outdoor, digital, social media, activations/promotions, email blasts, etc.
• Ownership over the day-to-day marketing operations of our Podcast business
• Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion through representation in our campaigns
• Manage approvals across a variety of IP extension activations
• Contribute to the long-term goals of growth and evolving social media strategy
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the objectives of division and company

Qualifications

Basic Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5-years marketing experience at a studio, platform or within TV Distribution

Desired Characteristics:
• Passionate collaborator and culture builder
• Proven creative development
• Exemplary writing and editing skills
• Detail oriented and dedicated to accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to successfully communicate across wider USG and NBCUniversal organization
• Clear thinker - ability to identify crucial issues early and problem solve
• Excellent multitasker working to tight schedules, pivoting priorities quickly and efficiently
• Strong level of independence and ownership, while working within a team
• Willingness to travel and work some nights and weekends

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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: $75,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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