Manager, Distribution Insights & Analytics

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 ('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.

Job Description

This position sits within Media Group Decision Sciences, a team with a charter to provide valuable insights that enable decision-making across NBCU’s TV networks, FAST channels, and Peacock. In this high-impact role, you’ll deliver actionable insights that shape deal-making strategies with major distributors. You’ll dive into audience data, identify industry trends, and lead performance reporting for NBCU’s growing FAST business. If you're excited by the intersection of content, data, and distribution—and want to help shape the future of media—this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the NBCUniversal Content Distribution Group to develop data-driven insights supporting distribution deal negotiations with external partners.
• Leverage third-party data sources (e.g., Nielsen) and internal expertise to create compelling content strategy and product positioning materials.
• Develop and maintain recurring reports tracking marketplace and industry trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Lead analytics and performance reporting for NBCUniversal’s FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) business, including the creation of executive-level dashboards and insights.
• Collaborate with Data Products and Technology teams to enhance reporting infrastructure and drive scalable, automated analytics solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline analysis, improve reporting accuracy, and surface strategic insights across distribution channels.
• Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture at NBCU.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in media, insights, strategy, consulting, or a related function (exposure to media industry highly preferred).
• Proven experience with audience measurement tools (e.g., Nielsen, Comscore) and syndicated research.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Characteristics 

• Enthusiasm for the evolution and future of entertainment
• Appreciation for a well-written sentence and good-looking graph
• Commitment to tackling projects of all sizes with vision and purpose
• Experience collaborating with data engineering, data science, or product teams to influence reporting infrastructure
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other tools for data querying and analysis

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: $115,000 - $140,000 (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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.