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Manager, Formats & Programming

NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Stamford Connecticut 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.

Job Description

As Manager, Formats & Programming, you will report to the VP of Programming and have oversight of creating, editing, and distributing commercial break formats for all live USA Sports programming (including but not limited to WNBA, College Sports, NASCAR, & Golf). The USA Sports formats determine the structure of each television and streaming production, including the number of segments, length and placement of commercial breaks, and execution of commercial integrations.

Responsibilities:

Lead discussions with sales, marketing and league partners to generate commercial break formats that meet required inventory expectations
Manage the commercial break format process with producers and assistant directors
Adjust commercial break formats according to sales and production needs
Spearhead the Formatting portion of the acquisition process.
Develop understanding of league contracts and partner obligations to respond to execute commercial break format change requests accordingly
Respond to urgent communications as needed after hours and over weekends

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a relevant field.
Bachelor's degree in media, communications, finance, accounting, business, or related fields; or equivalent work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on proficiency with Excel

Desired Characteristics:

Keen interest in USA Sports shows and properties
Knowledge and passion for sports and sports media
Professional communication skills
Outstanding organizational skills
Adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
Detail and deadline oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any given time

Additional Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

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.