Company Description
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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
You will be a member of the Sports Ad Sales team at NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and Entertainment companies, covering all digital brands across Sports at NBCU. As a Digital Sales Planner, you will be responsible for owning the day-to-day relationship for Fortune 500 clients partnering with our Ad Sales team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Account Director to understand agency/client goals and objectives to brainstorm solutions
- Work across all NBCU digital Sports properties including Peacock
- Accountable for campaign results and providing clients with strategic and tactical guidance to achieve online marketing objectives
- Combine data analytics and client feedback to configure, operate, and optimize campaigns to meet client objectives
- Work with all internal departments (Ad Ops, Marketing, Management, Site Teams, etc.) on the development and implementation of client campaigns
- Create media plans that meet customer needs and maximize revenue across the portfolio and NBCUniversal
- Manage client relationships and deliver superior customer service
- Ensure all digital campaigns get live, including collection of assets and liaising with Ad Ops to ensure campaigns go live as expected
- Lead the monitoring and reporting of campaign performance and proactively communicate any issues to internal team and client, when necessary
- Communicate campaign highlights and/or red flags to AE/Planning Manager to enable resolution with client
- Deliver campaign recap to AEs and/or clients summarizing performance
- Coordinate with Account Executives on development of renewal strategies including post-campaign research based on delivery insights
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1 year of experience in media planning or client service role
- Proficient in Microsoft excel
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with broad range of internal and external clients
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Digital Media Industry experience preferred
- Well Organized and good attention to detail
- Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Power Point, and word
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ad Serving software and tracking knowledge a plus
- Strong analytical and creative skills
- A strong ability to perform independently and proactively while working in a team environment
- High energy and teamwork mentality a must
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: $70,000 - $75,000 (bonus eligible)
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
