Senior director head equity

Company Description

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.

Job Description

About VERSANT

VERSANT, Comcast Corporation’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) planned spin-off, will be a leading independent publicly traded media company 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, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director of Executive Compensatio n leads Versant’s executive and equity compensation strategy, driving the design, modeling, and governance of programs aligned with public company readiness. This role partners closely with the SVP of Total Rewards, CHRO, Legal, and Finance to prepare Comp Committee materials, support CD&A disclosures, and ensure executive pay aligns with business strategy and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SVP of Total Rewards in the design and refinement of equity programs (RSUs, PSUs) and executive bonus plans
• Conduct modeling and scenario analysis on equity awards, dilution, and cost impact
• Prepare materials for Compensation Committee meetings, including pay analysis, tally sheets, and regulatory updates
• Partner with Legal and Finance on CD&A drafting, Say-on-Pay strategy, and external benchmarking
• Track company and executive performance relative to plan and peer group
• Ensure clear articulation of value creation in executive pay structures
• Partner with Finance and HR Ops to ensure proper tracking, reporting, and administration of equity plans
• Maintain equity policies, LTI eligibility criteria, and tracking for senior leaders
• Conduct executive market benchmarking and peer comparisons for both compensation and equity
• Manage one Executive Compensation Analyst focused on modeling, benchmarking, and committee support
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of executive and equity compensation experience in a public or pre-IPO company
• Deep knowledge of CD&A, equity plan design, SEC compliance, and governance best practices
• Strong modeling skills and familiarity with comp and equity analytics tools
• Board-facing experience or strong readiness to present to executive stakeholders
• IPO readiness or public company transformation experience highly desirable
  
  

Additional Requirements

• 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: $200,000 - $225,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
  
  

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 [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.