Manager, Data Science, Media Group Decision Sciences

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

The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

As a Manager, Data Science, you will play a critical role within a team focused on content optimization, using advanced analytics, machine learning, and genAI to inform strategic decisions around NBCU’s portfolio of content. This role is ideal for a highly skilled data scientist who is transitioning into leadership, balancing hands-on machine learning work with project oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and team development. Reporting to the Senior Director of Content Optimization, you will work closely with data scientists, business stakeholders, analysts, and engineers to deliver actionable insights and optimize content performance at scale. With a catalog-wide purview, you will be a part of a growing bi-coastal team and work in a highly visible and fast-paced environment synthesizing and building key analyses, presentations and customized data models. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction, ensuring best practices in advanced analytics and machine learning.

• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to shape how millions of viewers discover and engage with content.
• Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and reliability of machine learning solutions in a cloud-based environment (e.g., Databricks, GCP, AWS).
• Guide feature engineering and statistical modeling to improve content optimization and decision-making.
• Act as a connector between data science and business teams, ensuring models and insights drive key content strategy decisions.
• Work closely with content, distribution, and product stakeholders to align data science efforts with business priorities and audience growth initiatives.
• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science or related quantitative field
• 4+ years of experience in data science
• Experience leading or mentoring data scientists on commercial projects
• Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and experimentation methodologies
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data science insights into business impact

Desired Characteristics:

• PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tool

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: $145,000 - $180,000 (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.

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.