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 ('SpinCo') 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

The Manager of Business Development (Games & Digital Platforms) will play a pivotal role in the research guiding the UP&E gaming initiatives. This position involves developing and interpreting game industry research and analytics to inform business development priorities, tracking and disseminating market trends, and leveraging industry databases to frame research quantitatively. The role requires identifying and presenting new market opportunities, managing partner relationships from initial discussions to project kickoffs, and creating and maintaining pitch materials and partner tracking solutions.

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: $85,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

Develop and interpret game industry research and analytics to educate and inform game team biz dev prioritiesMine, track, and disseminate game market trends related to genre popularity / frequency, sales, user acquisition, deal structures, platform and monetization strategies, and M&A activityUtilize game industry databases such as Sensor Tower, App Annie, NPD to quantitatively frame  research and analyticsIdentify, scope, and present white space opportunities to the VP / UP&E team by leveraging market intelligence and internal / external historical compsThese strategies are intended to drive audience and revenue growth while expanding the reach of NBCU’s content across major platforms worldwide in alignment with overall brand strategyUncover latent potential game genres and nichesCreate target lists of potential partnersPartner with the VP team to pitch and negotiate these opportunitiesOwn pitch materials and partner tracking solutionsManage partners from initial discussions to internal project kickoff meetings; assist in agreement negotiation and work with legal to close agreements outPresent ongoing partner performance reports to UBD management. Tie reports to original forecasts & expectations, identify and drive value add opportunities, and anticipate issues and proactively elevate themBecome an equitable partner with:UBD Finance on category budgeting and forecasting, revenue reporting, and revenue collection.UBD Global Asset Management on the distribution of creative assets to partners and digital product approvals.UBD Legal and Business Affairs on contract management.Various teams across NBCUniversal, including Brand Marketing and Franchise Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Enterprises, DreamWorks Animation, and Peacock on new business and cross-marketing initiatives as appropriateMake repetitive tasks more efficient / streamlinedOther duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

5 Years of General Experience4+ years of account / program management experience related to the games industryBasic understanding of video games and/or the video game industryExperience utilizing spreadsheets for data and financial analysisExperience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior managementHybrid Work ModelStrong at building internal and external decks

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to align a diverse group of internal and external partners around key initiatives and strategic objectivesThe ability to play through game builds and provide feedbackFamiliarity with game industry databases such as Sensor Tower, App Annie, etc.Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and push back when necessaryExperience in the game production processExcellent verbal and written communication abilitiesExceptional curiosity and strong work ethicLeadership ability with strong organizational skillsAbility to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolveResults orientedBe proactive in identifying issues / risks / blockers before they occur; have the ability to escalate issues as needed, implement solutions, and learn from mistakesDrive multiple initiatives simultaneouslyStrong organizational skillsAble to work effectively in a small team environment where strong and impactful collaboration is critical and expectedInterest in and ability to learn and utilize emerging technologies

Additional Requirements:

Travel may be requiredPerform other related duties as assigned to support the needs of the teamHybrid: 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.

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].