NBCUniversal is hiring : Content Director in New York

Overview

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.

Role

VERSANT is seeking a visionary Content Director to manage a Digital Storytelling team that will develop compelling content for corporate and community impact initiatives and moments that resonate with our brands’ audiences. In this role, you will oversee the development of creative content across various platforms while ensuring brand consistency and innovation. You are an organized, collaborative, and highly motivated self-starter with an insatiable intellectual curiosity. You will collaborate closely with designers, strategists, Comms & CSR leadership, and other team members to bring ideas to life and drive our brand's voice.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire the storytelling team by developing original and impactful content that aligns with our brand vision and objectives.
• Direct the creation of high-quality storytelling content for various mediums, including digital, social media, video, and email campaigns.
• Collaborate with team leadership, partners and stakeholders to understand their vision and translate it into compelling content.
• Ensure all content aligns with the Versant brand mission and voice while staying ahead of industry trends and consumer preferences.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for engaging online content that drives traffic and enhances user experience.
• Work closely with Versant Marketing to support marketing and partnership efforts across digital, social and broadcast platforms
• Present and articulate content ideas to stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining the integrity of the creative vision.
• Manage the assignment schedule for members of the storytelling team and freelancer hires.
• Review, edit and proofread all visual and written content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and, in the case of written copy, adherence to grammar and style rules, delivering the highest-quality content.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and delivering work on schedule.
• Supervise and mentor a team of creatives

Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

Additional Requirements

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.

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