Product Specialist

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Product Team builds products that provide essential capabilities to organizations throughout NBCUniversal. The team leverages deep relationships with our Operations [LK1] [SR2] and engineering counterparts to build cohesive, end-to-end solutions for their clients or users. The product portfolio is aligned around critical NBCU functions such as Content/Title Management, Data & Analytics, Scheduling & Distribution, and Content Sales.

As a part of the Product team, you will partner with the Product Manager and assume responsibility for several products in your department focused on supporting Universal Destinations & Experiences.  You will be in constant communication with clients on anything product related, including requirements gathering, sprint planning and management, tracking development progress, testing, and documentation. You are an expert in your area’s product features, capabilities, and functionality.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute on critical initiatives for Universal Destination & Experiences surrounding asset management and distribution for both internal and external workflows
• Scope and collect customer requirements, provide guidance on best practices and apply technology and product knowledge to address customer needs
• Develop specs and requirements for enterprise level media management products
• Create user stories and ensure the integrity of builds prior to launch
• Support development team efforts, sprint planning, testing and product roll out
• Project manage system and solution roll outs and define processes for ongoing operational support
• Collaborate with cross-functional business leaders, partners, technology stakeholders to solve complex problems with proposed workflows and technical solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Analytical mind & strong problem-solving capabilities with experience in building business cases, and evolving product strategy based on research, data and industry trends.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and strategically oriented individuals with exposure to all stages and aspects of product management
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex environments and work with interdisciplinary teams and effectively communicate priorities, delivery expectations, risks and concerns to senior management.
• Strong technical understanding of media technology and web services
• Excellent written and verbal communication – strong and effective public speaking skills

Desired Characteristics

• 1+ year experience in a role demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, or analytical skills
• 1+ year experience in a role exhibiting excellent written and oral communications, effective interpersonal skills, project management, and strong formal presentation abilities
• 1+ year hands-on experience with emerging media technology products
• 1+ years experience in product development, including requirements analysis, specification development, user design, and implementation

Additional Requirements 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job # 51623222)
• Must be willing to work in Orlando, FL
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check investigation
• Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $80,000 - $100,000 

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.