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Director, Strategic Development


Company : NBC Universal


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.u00a0 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. The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. Withu00a0unequalledu00a0scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another.u00a0Weu2019reu00a0always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate ouru00a0growthu00a0and consistently offer theu00a0very bestu00a0in consumer experience. But most of all,u00a0weu2019reu00a0backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.u00a0u00a0 The Media Groupu2019s Growth Strategy team is hiring a Director of Strategic Development tou00a0supportu00a0business and Product teams by providing context and analysis to informu00a0the prioritization of the most impactful and highest ROI growth initiativesu00a0for the business.u00a0Their day-to-day focus will beu00a0partnering with Peacock Productu00a0and cross-functional stakeholdersu00a0tou00a0sizeu00a0emergingu00a0growthu00a0opportunities.u00a0The individualu00a0in this roleu00a0will need to beu00a0strategic,u00a0analytical, and highly collaborativeu00a0to succeed.u00a0This role will report into the VP,u00a0Strategicu00a0Growthu00a0& Development.u00a0Theu00a0role will require the individual to:u00a0 + Analyzeu00a0businessu00a0rationaleu00a0foru00a0proposed growth initiatives, and deliveru00a0clear,u00a0objective insightsu00a0to informu00a0theu00a0businessu00a0prioritizationu00a0decisionsu00a0 + Assess proposals and benchmark against a broad set of case studies and 1stu00a0party analysesu00a0u00a0 + Whereu00a0needed, develop financial models foru00a0new opportunitiesu00a0tou00a0facilitateu00a0comparisonu00a0 + Revise and refineu00a0aboveu00a0financial modelsu00a0to reflect the latestu00a0initiative scope and timelineu00a0asu00a0defined by Productu00a0to supportu00a0on-going prioritization of initiatives with the highest ROI for the Media Groupu00a0 + Partner withu00a0Product Analyticsu00a0teams to develop targets foru00a0greenlitu00a0initiatives,u00a0track progress towards their targets,u00a0andu00a0enable au00a0strategic feedback loop to business teams to improve go-forward decision-makingu00a0 + Collaborate with the Product Ops team to continually improve theu00a0prioritizationu00a0process that Product Managers use to prioritize featuresu00a0 + Partner with Product Analytics to help PMs deeply understand company financial goals and how they connect with more granular KPIsu00a0 + Develop a deepu00a0expertiseu00a0in the Peacock product and product roadmap; be a knowledgeable resource for fellow business stakeholdersu00a0 + 8+ years of relevant experienceu00a0inu00a0businessu00a0strategy,u00a0analytics,u00a0andu00a0planningu00a0 + Substantial exposure to product development processesu00a0u00a0 + Experience in financial modeling and forecastingu00a0 + Robust communication and collaboration skillsu00a0to driveu00a0alignment in matrixed organizationu00a0 + Ability to work in a dynamic environment and pivot based on evolving prioritiesu00a0 + Curious, collaborative, and passionate problem solver with a powerful desire to understand the u2018whyu2019 behind the u2018whatu2019u00a0 + Bacheloru2019s degreeu00a0requiredu00a0with substantial quantitative courseworku00a0 + MBAu00a0preferredu00a0 Desired Characteristics:u00a0 + Understanding ofu00a0media landscape includingu00a0streamingu00a0metrics and conceptsu00a0 + An excellent grasp of media economics and industry trendsu00a0 + Exceptional Excel & PowerPoint skillsu00a0 + Exceptionalu00a0written & oral communication skillsu00a0 + Strong public speaking skillsu00a0 + Strong project management skillsu00a0 Additional Requirements:u00a0 + Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.u00a0 + 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 andu00a0perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.u00a0 + Salary range:u00a0$155,000 - $185,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) 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 .