Senior Director, MSNBC Content Strategy

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.

Reporting to the VP, DTC Strategic Growth and Operations, this leader will bridge editorial, business and product, helping develop and implement the content vision of the SVP of Content Strategy. This will include building and connecting with non-linear audiences across all of MSNBC’s digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the business to build out, implement, evaluate and adapt content strategy across all digital platforms, and focusing on deep understanding of MSNBC communities and building strategies to engage meaningful opportunities with clear revenue alignment.
• Develop new content franchises with Editorial in support of existing subscriber and acquisition efforts, and new DTC content initiatives, as well as the core digital offering, including the free newsletter and live event areas.
• Work closely with editorial leadership (Digital & TV) to optimize content to achieve subscriber growth targets and a strong core digital offering
• Work with key MSNBC and Versant stakeholders to maximize internal opportunities and partnerships to bring editorial initiatives to fruition
• Model performance expectations for strategic initiatives and evolve strategy in line with maximizing audience and revenue opportunities.

• At least 7 years’ experience in an editorial news leadership role, strategic digital content programming leadership a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing complex, highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience coordinating, implementing and evolving strategic plans
• Self-starter. Implementer. Thinker and doer. Player-coach. Diplomat.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing to work in NYC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

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: $180,000-$250,000

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].

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.