Manager, Distribution Strategy & Operations

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.

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The position will have the opportunity to learn about the full workings of a major motion picture studio’s global distribution organization by working with key business units overseen by the Vice Chairman and Chief Distribution Officer. It is a unique position to experience firsthand, high-level strategic decision-making around film distribution in a fast-changing media landscape.

The Manager will work directly with a small team under the VP of Distribution Strategy & Operations on providing financial and strategic support around windowing, new distribution models and cross-divisional business growth and innovation initiatives (theatrical, home entertainment, TV, SVOD, film technology, etc.).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform financial analyses to evaluate distribution related decision making
• Assist developing and executing innovative growth strategies to support film distribution and operations
• Prepare comprehensive business plans, including P&L and cash flow projections, as well as NPV and ROI analysis for (i) new window/channel distribution initiatives, and (ii) internal business performance improvement, including organizational design and efficiencies
• Support cross-functional business unit resources in critical strategic projects including market assessments and sizing of new opportunities, specific company evaluations, partnership structures and terms
• Evaluate commercial partnership opportunities
• Conduct research and analysis related to the media landscape to track trend evolution and inform distribution priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience that includes one of the following: management consulting; investment banking; business development, strategy, corporate development, or corporate finance at a media or technology company
• Advanced financial modeling skills; high proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Superior analytical, presentation and communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong business / financial acumen – ability to form judgments with little guidance and work well independently

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA on a hybrid schedule
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work some late evenings and occasional holidays or weekends per business need

Desired Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of the film and/or media markets/business models
• Strong interest and prior experience in the entertainment industry is preferred
• Self-starter with an ability to work well within a dynamic environment
• Forward-thinking, strategic, tactical and detail-oriented; proven ability to work across an organization at all levels with technical, creative, and executive team members
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a discrete manner
• Ability to identify key priorities within a heavy workload and execute on them

Additional Requirements:

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: $115,000 – $140,000 (bonus eligible)

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