Sr Manager, Digital Programming - NBC Sports
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 the Senior Manager, Digital Programming you will work with all internal departments and will cultivate and manage all external third-party relationships to ensure the success of the Digital Programming business objectives. You will report to the VP, Content Partnership Development, and will lead strategy and development of digital partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Support the overall strategy for digital business, identifying growth opportunities across all areas including monetization and distribution, and driving Peacock subscriptions
Lead commercial distribution business, working with third-party distribution partner and internal team on strategy, programming and promotion
Track analytics on all partnerships and initiatives, working with internal and external research teams to provide data and analysis. Set and track against KPIs and ROI
Establish yearly goals and execute and track against those goals
Work with all internal teams, including Product, Marketing, Production, Sales, Editorial and Business Development to ensure goals are met
Work with Sales team to maximize Digital revenue, identifying opportunities and working with them on execution and integration
Liaison with FAST channel team on programming and distribution opportunities
Will support other business initiatives and priorities across the Programming team as needed
Digital Partnership responsibilities:
Lead the You Tube business, including setting goals; seeking additional opportunities and expansion
Lead all third-party digital partnerships including current partners such as Yahoo, MSN and Apple News, working with internal teams and partners to achieve goals and maximize revenue. Identify new areas of opportunity
Seek out additional distribution opportunities, based on current business strategy and priorities
Work with internal teams to set goals and execute them for nbcsports.com
Audio Partnership responsibilities:
Lead the Audio business, setting strategy and goals, and executing against them
Identify new distribution and monetization opportunities for Audio (Streaming and podcast network)
Lead third party partnerships for Audio, including: Sirius XM; iHeart Media
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
College Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum seven (7+) years’ professional experience in related field – digital media, partnership development
Desired Characteristics:
Experience working in media preferred
Possess a high level of initiative
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Detail and deadline oriented
Team player
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work out of Stamford, Connecticut office
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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].
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 the Senior Manager, Digital Programming you will work with all internal departments and will cultivate and manage all external third-party relationships to ensure the success of the Digital Programming business objectives. You will report to the VP, Content Partnership Development, and will lead strategy and development of digital partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Support the overall strategy for digital business, identifying growth opportunities across all areas including monetization and distribution, and driving Peacock subscriptions
Lead commercial distribution business, working with third-party distribution partner and internal team on strategy, programming and promotion
Track analytics on all partnerships and initiatives, working with internal and external research teams to provide data and analysis. Set and track against KPIs and ROI
Establish yearly goals and execute and track against those goals
Work with all internal teams, including Product, Marketing, Production, Sales, Editorial and Business Development to ensure goals are met
Work with Sales team to maximize Digital revenue, identifying opportunities and working with them on execution and integration
Liaison with FAST channel team on programming and distribution opportunities
Will support other business initiatives and priorities across the Programming team as needed
Digital Partnership responsibilities:
Lead the You Tube business, including setting goals; seeking additional opportunities and expansion
Lead all third-party digital partnerships including current partners such as Yahoo, MSN and Apple News, working with internal teams and partners to achieve goals and maximize revenue. Identify new areas of opportunity
Seek out additional distribution opportunities, based on current business strategy and priorities
Work with internal teams to set goals and execute them for nbcsports.com
Audio Partnership responsibilities:
Lead the Audio business, setting strategy and goals, and executing against them
Identify new distribution and monetization opportunities for Audio (Streaming and podcast network)
Lead third party partnerships for Audio, including: Sirius XM; iHeart Media
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
College Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum seven (7+) years’ professional experience in related field – digital media, partnership development
Desired Characteristics:
Experience working in media preferred
Possess a high level of initiative
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Detail and deadline oriented
Team player
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work out of Stamford, Connecticut office
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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].