Coord, Creative Strategy & Research Job at NBCUniversal in Los Angeles

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

Here at Universal’s Filmed Entertainment Group, we take the audience seriously, and use cutting edge research and data tools to better understand moviegoers and help inform decision-making throughout the lifecycle of our films.  Whether we are doing a global brand study to unpack one of our marquee franchises, putting a new film from an up-and-coming director in front a test screening audience for the first time, or using the feedback to movie trailers to inform the marketing strategy for an upcoming release, being a part of the Creative Strategy and Research Team is an opportunity to find the story in the data, and share it with an engaged audience of fellow best-in-class marketers and executives.

In addition to assisting in strategy and research projects, the coordinator is responsible for supporting the EVP Global Creative Strategy and Research in all aspects of worldwide market research, traditional and digital media, consumer analytics and marketing strategies. Administrative duties will include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling travel arrangements and other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist the EVP in strategy and research projects. Create ad testing summaries, conduct data entry and analysis, track changes in creative materials, and other research as assigned
• Synthesize and share research findings with other teams in the marketing department as needed
• Help maintain and update all databases used for analytical reports and projects studio-wide. Said documents are used to keep marketing messages and tactics in unison to maximize box office
• Maintain proper recordkeeping and filing system for all work, including maintaining the team’s extensive Dropbox/One Drive folders
• Manage schedule and coordinate meetings with internal and external parties utilizing multiple calendars, balancing the demands of high-level filmmakers and studio heads, and work with other team assistants to anticipate any problems and conflicts in advance
• Coordinate travel schedules and arrangements, collect required travel documentation
• Prepare and process expense reports in accordance with established divisional travel policy guidelines. Ensure the timely processing of expenses utilizing the latest electronic processes for payment to corporate credit card
• Assist other department members as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a media research or analytical environment
• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Excel

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with Google Dashboards a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (strong writings skills are essential)
• Initiative - Demonstrate initiative by confidently self-starting improvements to reports and processes and requires minimal supervision
• Detailed-Oriented - Pays attention to multiple details and multiple tasks while minimizing errors
• Organization - In order to manage multiple tasks effectively, must be organized in approach and execution of work
• Confidentiality - Must be able to maintain department business with the utmost confidentially
• Knowledge of all basic regression modeling preferred

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: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 (not 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.