Specialist, Programmatic Sales Operations

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.

The Programmatic Sales Operations Specialist is responsible for the gathering of all digital campaign media assets and ensuring creative is up to NBCU spec.

The Programmatic Sales Operations team works side-by-side with the planning and sales teams to ensure that all programmatic deals run smoothly and exceed client expectations. We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically savvy, problem solver with superior customer service skills and leadership qualities to join our team.
 
Responsibilities

• Ensuring media is delivered to published specifications and lead time
• Regularly pulling SSP reporting, and updating team on creative status for all internal and external parties
• Attend weekly POD meetings to ensure sales, planning, and operations are in lockstep.
• Direct interaction with Programmatic Sales Team and Clients to ensure campaign fulfillment
• Functional knowledge on trafficking programmatic deals in FreeWheel, OperativeOne and Google Ad Manager
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and efficiently manage priorities is critical
• Must be organized and detail oriented with great attention to accuracy

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent client relationship & interpersonal skills
• Prior experience trafficking in an ad server (Google Ad Manager, FreeWheel)
• Familiarity with programmatic advertising preferred
• Fluency in the language of digital media: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, etc.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Detail-oriented and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Desire to work in the entertainment media industry which requires availability during weekends if we are supporting a live event
• Must be 18 years or older

Additional Information

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: $55,000- $58,000; overtime eligible

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 [email protected].