Director, Streaming Strategy & Ad Tech - Versant

Job Description

Company Description

Versant will be a new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of our cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine.

The well-capitalized, independent company will be positioned to lead in the changing landscape for cable networks given the strength of its portfolio and the quality and focus of its management team.Job Description

The Director, Streaming Strategy & Ad Tech will participate in leading development and execution of strategies to maximize ad revenue across all Versant digital endpoints and facilitate reporting of digital revenue performance. Additionally, this role will be a main contributor in efforts against development of ad products, and relationship management across key constituencies including Versant cross-functional leadership, NBCU sales and AP&O teams, and both internal and external tech/enablement partners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support the Executive Vice President of Ad Sales and Vice President of Ad Sales Monetization in driving strategic initiatives and optimizing revenue performance across digital and linear platforms

Play a critical role in shaping monetization strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering cross-functional collaboration

Collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President of Ad Sales, and Vice President of Ad Sales Monetization on key focus areas:

Revenue tracking and performance analysis

Inventory and capacity utilization insights

Client and category mix evaluation, including target tracking and analysis

Marketplace analysis across Upfront, Scatter, and Programmatic

Financial modeling, forecasting, and revenue tracking

Development and refinement of core reporting and analytics processes for digital revenue

Support NBCU sales partnership by aligning with Digital, Planning, and AP&O leadership teams

Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners (e.g., DSPs) to support digital content distribution strategies

Liase with Versant content leadership to identify and lead innovative, incremental revenue opportunities and ad product development

Coordinate with Versant Operations & Technology and NBCU Ad Tech & Operations to ensure alignment on systems and Ad product development

Develop and articulate a clear point of view on the evolving digital marketplace

Support strategic initiatives for Fandango and Sports Next, identifying synergistic opportunities to drive incremental revenue across all Versant assetsQualifications

A minimum of 8 years previous relevant work experience; this could include media experience at a tech, network, streaming company, professional services (e.g., consulting, investment banking), or corporate strategy/finance.

Strong PowerPoint skills and proven proficiency summarizing information and analyses into coherent and concise slides.

Proven quantitative analytical abilities, including Excel modeling skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to present results of complex analyses clearly.

Excellent organizational, time and people management skills and the ability to work in groups and independently.

Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior level execs across Corporate and Network Leadership

Organic desire to continually learn about and stay up to speed with industry trends and new areas of revenue growth

Passion for diving into complex concepts, defining value propositions, and collaborating with other business lines on long-term growth strategies.

Ideal candidate is a proactive individual who possesses the ability to take initiative and perform analysis and other tasks with minimal supervision, including the ability to deal with competing priorities effectively, and work efficiently in a high-paced, results-oriented environment.

Ability to develop strong relationships with across all levels of the organization.

BA/BS a plus.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary range: $130,000 - $200,000 (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.

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 .

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.

Full-time

Hybrid remote