Director, Strategic Planning - Sports Next, VERSANT
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
New York New York United States
Sports
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (' Versant ') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.
At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.
Job Description
Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Account Managers responsible for client discovery, media planning, campaign execution, and reporting across paid social and digital channels.
Drive overall account strategy, ensuring client objectives are met through innovative media plans, seamless execution, and data-driven optimizations.
Act as senior point of escalation for client relationships, ensuring proactive communication, high satisfaction, and long-term retention.
Partner with Sales leadership to shape go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and client proposals across NBC Sports Next offerings.
Oversee development and delivery of strategic media recommendations and performance recaps, ensuring insights and optimizations are actionable and tied to business outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance) to drive scalable processes, campaign effectiveness, and operational excellence.
Ensure flawless execution of media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Google, and emerging channels, while maintaining alignment with revenue goals and KPIs.
Champion best practices in campaign setup, delivery, and reporting to maximize efficiency and performance across high-volume partner activations.
Guide development of client-facing materials, including presentations, reporting decks, and performance recaps, ensuring they are compelling, on-brand, and strategically aligned.
Own resource planning, prioritization, and workflow management to balance competing client demands and internal initiatives.
Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization, ensuring Sales and client teams are educated on NBC Sports Next products, capabilities, and case studies.
Partner with Finance and Operations teams to resolve billing inquiries, streamline campaign lifecycle processes, and ensure accuracy in revenue recognition.
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in digital media, paid social, or account management, including at least 3 years managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong expertise in digital media strategy and campaign execution across paid social and programmatic platforms.
Proven track record of driving client satisfaction and retention through strategic account management.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives.
Ability to translate client objectives into actionable media strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with ad serving platforms (e.g., GAM), CRM systems, and digital marketing tools is a plus.
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: $120,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).
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.
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].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (' Versant ') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.
At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.
Job Description
Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Account Managers responsible for client discovery, media planning, campaign execution, and reporting across paid social and digital channels.
Drive overall account strategy, ensuring client objectives are met through innovative media plans, seamless execution, and data-driven optimizations.
Act as senior point of escalation for client relationships, ensuring proactive communication, high satisfaction, and long-term retention.
Partner with Sales leadership to shape go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and client proposals across NBC Sports Next offerings.
Oversee development and delivery of strategic media recommendations and performance recaps, ensuring insights and optimizations are actionable and tied to business outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance) to drive scalable processes, campaign effectiveness, and operational excellence.
Ensure flawless execution of media campaigns across platforms including Meta, TikTok, Google, and emerging channels, while maintaining alignment with revenue goals and KPIs.
Champion best practices in campaign setup, delivery, and reporting to maximize efficiency and performance across high-volume partner activations.
Guide development of client-facing materials, including presentations, reporting decks, and performance recaps, ensuring they are compelling, on-brand, and strategically aligned.
Own resource planning, prioritization, and workflow management to balance competing client demands and internal initiatives.
Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization, ensuring Sales and client teams are educated on NBC Sports Next products, capabilities, and case studies.
Partner with Finance and Operations teams to resolve billing inquiries, streamline campaign lifecycle processes, and ensure accuracy in revenue recognition.
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in digital media, paid social, or account management, including at least 3 years managing and developing high-performing teams.
Strong expertise in digital media strategy and campaign execution across paid social and programmatic platforms.
Proven track record of driving client satisfaction and retention through strategic account management.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives.
Ability to translate client objectives into actionable media strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with ad serving platforms (e.g., GAM), CRM systems, and digital marketing tools is a plus.
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: $120,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).
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.
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].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.