Manager, NBC Sports Decision Sciences

NBC Sports; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager to drive data-led decisions in sports media. This exciting role involves analyzing consumption data, crafting impactful narratives, and collaborating with various teams to inform content strategy and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise to present insights that shape the future of sports programming. In a hybrid work environment, you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions within a dynamic and innovative organization, contributing to the storytelling behind sports media consumption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of analytical experience in TV/Streaming media.
• Proficient in Adobe Analytics and Nielsen measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze NBC Sports’ consumption data across TV & Streaming platforms.
• Create presentations for key stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Storytelling

Attention to Detail

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, or Statistics

Tools

Adobe Analytics

Nielsen Measurement Systems

ComScore TV Essentials

Excel

Tableau

SQL

R

Python

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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

NBC Sports is looking for a Manager to tell the story of the “why” and the “what” behind sports media consumption. The Manager will work in a highly visible role, leveraging sports content analytics to deliver actionable insights and analyses to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of NBC Sports Decision Sciences, the Manager will be responsible for driving data-led decisions that inform content strategy, programming, marketing, ad sales, finance, and acquisitions. The role consists of developing insights across the NBC Sports portfolio, including the Olympics, the NFL & Sunday Night Football, NBA, PGA TOUR, Big Ten, Notre Dame, NASCAR, FIFA World Cup, and Premier League.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret NBC Sports’ consumption data across all TV & Streaming platforms, including Peacock, providing topline and detailed analyses of the audience within NBCU and broader media landscape.
• Triangulate multiple data points (i.e. national and local TV metrics, streaming data, qualitative insights) to help craft an impactful narrative around cross-platform sports property consumption.
• Analyze 1st and 3rd party data sets from NBC Sports and competitive sports programming to develop insights that drive content, programming, sales, finance, marketing, and acquisition decision-making.
• Proactively create and synthesize complex analyses into digestible presentations for key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Present and communicate performance results and findings to all levels of the organization, positioning analyses in a creative and concise manner.
• Generate ad-hoc analyses to answer critical and time-sensitive business questions and identify areas of strategic opportunity.
• Take ownership of projects from planning through execution and delivery, collaborating with partners to ensure deliverables that align with business needs.
• Evangelize sports performance stories and data-driven decision making throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Statistics or related field
• 5+ years of analytical experience working with complex data sets, preferably in the TV/Streaming media industry
• Proficiency with Adobe Analytics; Well versed in Nielsen measurement systems (NPower, NNTV); Experience with ComScore TV Essentials and additional media measurement tools
• Advanced Excel skills; Tableau, SQL and additional programming languages used for data analysis (i.e. R, Python) a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, both verbally and in writing
• Impeccable attention to detail, strong sense of curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Self-starter with ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Passion for sports media; Up to date on media landscape and industry trends

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production