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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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

At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

NBC Universal is hiring an Associate, Virtual Channels to help build, maintain and support Peacock’s channels portfolio at our direct-to-consumer streaming service, Peacock.

Peacock’s Virtual Channels team leads the programming, scheduling, operations and measurement of a portfolio of 24/7 linear and on-demand video channels streaming an array of entertainment, news and sports content. In developing lean-back program schedules that span Saturday Night Live, NBC News and the WWE, the team plays a key role in establishing Peacock’s leadership in the streaming TV space.

We are looking for a proactive, curious candidate who is eager to assist in the conception, programming, and upkeep of Peacock’s linear and video-on-demand virtual channels. Under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Virtual Channels, you will work directly in a variety of digital publishing systems to manage daily schedules that power channels appearing on Peacock itself and in linear experiences on partner platforms, as well as review and recommend television and film content from the Peacock catalog. In addition, you will access numerous tools to gather performance data and derive insights you can use to optimize programming lineups and drive consumption.

This is a hands-on role involving close collaboration with both creative and technical partners. We seek a highly motivated, intensely creative individual who can operate independently, is adept at swiftly handling change and is comfortable with troubleshooting challenges in constantly evolving technical systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldMinimum 2+ years’ experience with streaming media operations; film/TV program scheduling experience a plusWorking knowledge of Microsoft 365 (including OneDrive and SharePoint), AirTable, as well as data measurement and analysis tools such as Tableau/PAVOExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong collaborative and interpersonal skillsSelf-starter and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environmentExceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask

Desired Characteristics:

Experience working in streaming media operations role preferredA passion for television and moviesGeneral understanding of content publishing operations or administration for a streaming serviceDemonstrable ability to manage an ever-changing content pipeline 7 days a week

Additional Requirements:

 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: $65,000 - $85,000.

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 [email protected].