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Senior Director, Advanced Content Analytics & Forecasting

NBC

Universal City, CA
Full Time
Director
170k-210k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer experiences. The company owns and operates major entertainment and news brands, produces premier programming, and has a strong community and inclusive culture. The Senior Director, Advanced Content Analytics & Forecasting role supports NBCUniversal's media brands by leveraging data to influence content development, programming, forecasting, and strategic decisions, with a focus on Peacock's growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a source-of-truth for performance, merchandising, and forecasting for all content on Peacock using descriptive and predictive analytics and various datasets.
  • Develop powerful viewing KPI insights and estimates using SQL, Python, gAI tools, and advanced analytical methods.
  • Identify and develop appropriate data solutions to advise key tactical and strategic decisions made by stakeholders such as Finance, Growth, Strategy, and Studios.
  • Lead the Peacock Content Forecasting team, advising on content strategy, planning, and deal-making efforts.
  • Lead the Content Merchandising Analytics team to help operational leads optimize content presentation to customers.
  • Spearhead Content Efficacy Analytics by utilizing disparate datasets to build tools that help NBCU optimize content business efforts.
  • Partner with Data Science and other teams to build and utilize sophisticated data products for tracking performance dynamics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an analytical field such as Marketing, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
  • 10+ years of data analysis, advanced analytical, and storytelling experience.
  • Ability to leverage SQL and Python to query and analyze data effectively.
  • Knowledge of Tableau and other data-visualization tools.
  • Ability to present insights to both technical and non-technical executives and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Video/TV/Streaming content enthusiast and conversant in viewing preferences and behaviors.
  • Proven success in building and developing employees into star performers.
  • Experience with various gAI models and tools.
  • Experience using third-party data sets (e.g., Nielsen, Antenna, TalkWalker).
  • Team-oriented and collaborative with a willingness to learn.
  • Strong sense of curiosity, accountability, and project execution ability.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in an analytical field such as Marketing, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics.
  • 10+ years of relevant data analysis and storytelling experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
  • Various discounts and perks.
  • Salary range: $170,000-$210,000, bonus and LTI eligible.

Working at NBC

NBCUniversal fosters a culture of respect, authenticity, and inclusion. The company emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, supporting employees to thrive and contribute to a diverse and dynamic environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 20, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary170k-210k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About NBC

Website

nbcnews.com

Location

Universal City, CA

Industry

Television Broadcasting Stations

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