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. Position Overview: Responsible for all rights management, near-term and long-term programming, strategic scheduling, formatting, reporting and contingency planning for all sports across linear and digital platforms. Responsibilities: + Responsible for scheduling, planning, and reporting, including communicating schedule information to both internal and external partners.  + Responsible for negotiating and managing rights to sports events and programming. + Identifies and fosters strong strategic partnerships across the Versant sports portfolio of sports leagues, teams, and other organizations.  + Oversee all matters related to live Sports and Golf Channel contingencies, including leveraging relationships across VERSANT and with league partners + Collaborate with sales and production to create and execute program formats.   + Identifies and implements changes to programming content, schedule and look based on research data. + Oversee sports VOD programming and content and the GolfPass Virtual Channel.  + Manage all aspects of international programming related to sports to help generate distribution deals and manage international partner relationships. + Lead & manage a programming team. Basic Requirements: + Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, related field, or equivalent + Minimum 15 years of experience in sports programming in broadcast industry + Proven ability to work with and influence senior key stakeholders + Experience building and leading creative, forward-thinking teams Desired Characteristics: + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment + Strong problem-solving skills + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Experienced knowledge base of basketball, golf, motorsports Additional Requirements:  + 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.  + Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. 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.