Senior Marketing Manager (15 Month FTC)

NBCUniversal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to lead marketing campaigns for theatrical releases. This role requires strategic thinking and strong leadership skills to manage a team and implement innovative marketing strategies. Key responsibilities include campaign development, budget management, and cross-functional coordination. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in theatrical marketing and strong expertise in digital strategies. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for creative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in theatrical marketing with a strong track record of success.
• Expertise in digital marketing, including social media strategy and agency management.
• Demonstrated line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement industry-leading marketing campaigns for theatrical releases.
• Manage projects with significant strategic and financial impact.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three marketing professionals.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Strong communicator

Digital marketing expertise

Relationship builder

Results-driven

Job description

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 ('Versant') 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.

Universal Pictures is part of NBCUniversal. Universal Pictures International (UPI) is the International Distribution and Marketing division for Universal Pictures. In the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and China, UPI directly markets and distributes movies through its local offices, creating campaigns and release strategies that respond to the culture and market behaviour of those territories. In other parts of the world, UPI partners with Paramount and Sony in the distribution of all three companies’ films.

Job Description

The Senior Marketing Manager (15‑Month FTC) will lead the development and execution of consumer marketing campaigns for theatrical releases distributed by Universal Pictures International UK & Eire.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Campaigns & Media, the position has two direct reports and manages a team of three. This role is pivotal within the Marketing team and the wider UPI UK & Eire business.

An immediate start is preferred; however candidates with a short notice period (i.e. up to one month) will still be considered.

Upcoming titles in the Universal slate over the next 18 months include:

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
• Michael
• The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan
• Untitled third Minions movie
• Untitled Steven Spielberg movie
• Sense & Sensibility

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Leadership: Develop and implement industry‑leading marketing campaigns for assigned Universal theatrical releases, ensuring delivery within budget.
• Strategic Oversight: Manage projects with significant strategic and/or financial impact.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three marketing professionals, overseeing workload, performance, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture aligned with business objectives.
• Film Advocacy: Champion each assigned title internally and externally to ensure focus and visibility across teams and agencies.
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the Creative Services Manager and Global Creative team to deliver campaigns tailored to the UK market.
• Agency Management: Brief and manage external agencies (creative and media) to ensure alignment with strategic positioning.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Project manage integrated campaigns across Publicity, Trade Marketing, Partnerships, Creative, and Data & Insights, ensuring timely and budget‑compliant execution.
• Social Media Oversight: Manage social agency activity for allocated titles, ensuring consistent and engaging content throughout the campaign lifecycle.
• Digital Optimization: Review and refine digital media plans leveraging paid, owned, and earned channels.
• Innovation: Drive new initiatives and ideas that maximize ROI and box office performance, partnering with relevant senior managers for special projects and experiential activations.
• Market Expertise: Act as a market expert, sharing insights and best practices to inform strategy and maintain competitive advantage.
• Continuous Improvement: Work with the Head of Marketing Campaigns & Media and Marketing Director to identify efficiencies and deliver best‑in‑class campaigns.

Specific Deliverables

Campaign Development

• Develop fully integrated marketing plans for each assigned release, including clear communication strategies, defined target audiences, and media plans.
• Ensure all marketing strategy documents are accurate, well‑drafted, and maintained within planning systems.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance against objectives.

Insights, Data & Reporting

In partnership with the Senior Digital, Data & Insights Manager and Global Research team:

• Leverage internal and external data sources to optimise campaigns and maximize box office performance.
• Define territory‑specific insights and incorporate learnings into campaign strategies.
• Share key insights across teams to inform strategic decisions.
• Utilise test‑and‑learn opportunities from media activity and disseminate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Budget

• Manage the budget for each assigned project or theatrical release.
• Ensure delivery within the agreed P&L budget while achieving the optimal balance between cost efficiency and quality for all activities.

Communication

• Host regular team updates to encourage fresh, relevant ideas, ensure campaigns evolve in line with release expectations, and maintain strategic alignment.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Marketing Campaigns & Media.
• Collaborate with EMEA and HO teams to share ideas and deliver campaign updates; attend cross‑territory meetings as the UK representative and circulate key notes to relevant departments.
• Represent Universal Theatrical at company launches, media events, promotional partner activations, and exhibitor events.
• Attend company conferences and meetings as needed to represent the UK theatrical team.
• Communicate and liaise with production companies and filmmakers during campaign planning, as required.

Digital & Social

For allocated titles:

• Monitor paid media performance across major digital platforms to ensure delivery against audience targets and KPIs.
• Partner with Global Digital and Creative teams on content rollout, identifying asset gaps and territory‑specific needs.
• Oversee regular digital reporting and measurement against defined KPIs.
• Manage social agency briefing, approve content calendars, and ensure tone and assets align with campaign objectives.
• Incorporate intelligent data collection and reuse across Universal’s digital estate.
• Work closely with Publicity to execute influencer and content creator strategies.
• Leverage the latest social media trends to ensure creative content effectively engages target audiences.

Creative

• Collaborate with the Creative Services Manager, Head of Marketing Campaigns & Media, and Global Creative team to develop creative campaigns and communication strategies.
• Adapt, develop, and implement creative campaigns for each assigned release.
• Ensure all communications across functions remain on strategy and within brand guidelines.

Agencies

• Provide clear written briefs to all appointed agencies, outlining expectations and deliverables.
• Proactively manage agencies to deliver high‑quality plans and materials.
• Work with the Creative Services Manager to maintain a balance between cost efficiency and quality.

Publicity

• Partner with the Publicity team to ensure full integration throughout campaign planning and execution.
• Collaborate with the publicity lead to maintain strategic alignment across all activities.

Innovation

• Identify and recommend fresh, strategic ideas to enhance each campaign.
• Proactively share examples of innovative marketing - both tactical and strategic - to inspire new thinking within the team.
• Organise and lead creative kick‑off brainstorms for each film to generate tailored ideas aligned with objectives and subject matter.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Special Projects, Events & Experiential to deliver impactful activations that maximise ROI.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker
• Self‑starter with strong autonomy
• Results‑driven with ability to turn ideas into action
• Relationship builder and team player
• Inspires creativity and innovation
• Strong communicator
• Passionate about film

About You

• Deep understanding of the full marketing mix and ability to deliver innovative campaigns.
• Proven experience in theatrical marketing with a strong track record of success.
• Expertise in digital marketing, including social media strategy and agency management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of the theatrical market and landscape.
• Skilled in creative development and agency management.
• Demonstrated line management experience.

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.

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