Senior Director, DTC Business Operations

Senior Director, DTC Business Operations

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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.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP, DTC Strategic Growth and Operations, this leader will join a new team responsible for developing MSNBC's direct-to-consumer products. We're looking for a proactive, versatile Business Operations leader who has experience launching new consumer-facing products and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can architect and lead a lean, versatile and innovative team. Their primary aim will be to implement the strategic vision of MSNBC's subscription business. They will build and champion the operations function for MSNBC's direct to consumer businesses, ensuring the successful functioning of the subscriber growth engine and the timely launches of new content and product initiatives. This leader will collaborate with a diverse set of internal stakeholders at MSNBC and VERSANT, including marketing, business development, product, finance, and Corporate operations and technology.

Key Responsibilities :

• Stand up a lean Operations function, including the tools, communication channels and systems necessary for effective project management
• Help to develop and execute the roadmap for a successful DTC business launch, partnering closely with product, technology, and subscriber growth leads
• Ensure initiatives launch on time and with excellence by setting and maintaining project plans, clearly defining deliverables, and effectively leading by influence
• Stand up and manage critical workstreams, ensuring clear communication across organizational matrix
• Expertly manage multiple viewpoints, build consensus, and move projects forward effectively and efficiently
• Proactively identify gaps, blockers, and dependencies; effectively drive risk / issue management and problem resolution
• Partner with research and data strategy teams to create and manage regular financial and operating reports
• Manage shared objectives and key results for the direct-to-consumer business
• Support the execution and maintenance of external partnerships (e.g., bundling, distribution platforms)

Qualifications

Additional Job Requirements :

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 : $180,000 - $210,000

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.