Director, Brand Strategy & Engagement

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The Director, Brand Strategy & Consumer Engagement will be responsible for overseeing the Brand Strategy, planning, development, execution and coherence of marketing campaigns and activities to build and sustain NBC Entertainment show brands throughout their multi-platform lifecycle. This role will lead the development of holistic marketing and consumer engagement plans across a diverse range of NBC Entertainment priority programming, spanning premium scripted and unscripted series.

The Director is a critical member of the Brand Marketing team, driving Brand Strategy, ideating concepts and spearheading execution of all initiatives, including digital activations, press-generating stunts, strategic partnerships and promotions, and network presence at consumer tentpole events. This person must be creative, strategic, and collaborative; expertly able to develop relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups, offering solutions for key business challenges and identifying amplification opportunities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. 

A strong understanding of the evolving media landscape will be critical in this role, as this person will be tasked with driving viewership across a multi-platform ecosystem. Exceptional presentation skills are also essential, as this person will be responsible for presenting their campaigns to both internal and external stakeholders at the highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive multiplatform marketing plans for NBC shows
• Lead cross functional teams to work collaboratively with various internal departments (media/production/legal/creative/publicity/social media) in overseeing strategy implementation and executing all aspects of the campaign, including partnering with production and creative teams on development and delivery of campaign assets
• Clearly communicate goals, positioning, and strategy to all constituents serving as the marketing lead for the entire department, other NBC departments and external partners to ensure all communications adhere to brand voice and strategy, and identify opportunities to increase exposure
• Know storylines, casting, key production info, scheduling, etc. Monitor performance/health of the show, research, ratings, press, insights, social commentary, digital platform viewing and metrics.  Share info and as necessary guide, and lead plans adjustments based on findings
• Identify opportunities for consumer engagement, including the ability to evaluate spend through an ROI lens
• Build brand partnerships and secure co-marketing efforts that help drive reach, conversation, and awareness
• Author marketing campaign plan presentations, by utilizing a keen ability to independently craft a compelling presentation narrative
• Act as point of contact with external agencies and partners, leading communication and providing strategic/creative feedback while managing approvals
• Work in close collaboration with the research and insights teams, programming leadership and show producers to address target audiences for each title, specific program attributes and promotable aspects to further develop the campaigns
• Support Comcast NBCU Symphony activities and partnerships with media entities, brand properties, platforms and publishers in concert with internal marketing teams to expand viable audiences

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of brand marketing and/or advertising experience, including building brands and franchises
• Results-oriented with the ability to evaluate marketing strategies and impact
• Success leveraging digital platforms and integrated strategies to drive measured growth
• Cross-functional leader who is able to engage, motivate, and collaborate with internal teams across every phase of a campaign 
• Familiarity with digital marketing, including but not limited to leveraging search, social, mobile marketing, connected device marketing and streaming platforms to drive engagement
• Proven creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to help crystallize creative concepts as well as build around them for bigger impact
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills, including leveraging research and data to derive audience and strategic insights
• Self-starter who can work independently and drive projects forward; is proactive, resourceful, and accountable
• Demonstrate respect for all with whom you work; foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Passion for TV, movies, and pop culture. This role requires an understanding of cultural trends and consumer mindsets
• Ability to effectively coach and manage a team to deliver campaigns on time and on budget
• Willingness to travel and/or work weekends or overtime, sometimes with short notice
• Ability to work at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven leader with the ability to effectively coach and motivate direct reports
• Previous television, music, or entertainment industry experience. Creative media or advertising agency experience a plus
• Organized with an acute attention to detail and focus on delivering excellence.
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication, and project management skills

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 - $150,000 (bonus eligible)

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