Specialist, Trade Marketing

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. 

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

As a Specialist of Trade Marketing, you will create awareness and generate demand in the marketplace for NBC, Bravo, News & Versant cable initiatives– with the singular goal of driving maximum ad sales revenue while ensuring we are the industry’s most-trusted partner for maximizing media effectiveness for clients of all sizes.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Trade Marketing,

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create industry leading marketing materials, campaigns, client experiences and other B2B marketing tactics
• Build and develop content-focused and audience-driven trade marketing campaigns that drive awareness to the benefits of being a partner (including presentations, sizzle videos, e-blasts, sweepstakes, industry events & conferences, social campaigns, events & more)
• Translate research into clear compelling stories - support the creation of visually compelling presentations and marketing materials, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Liaise across network brand partners to manage key programming information to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Oversee event management & premium development (content strategy, event ideation, branding, list management & execution)
• Develop immersive & one-of-a-kind experiences that help build sales relationships and position the team as best-in-class

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with an agency, client or media company sales organization background, where the individual was responsible for supporting team in the development of presentations, sponsorship, creative and promotion
• Ability to project manage marketing campaigns including branding, collateral, merchandise & event execution in a timely manner
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong visual design sensibility, including layout, typography, color, and brand application
• Ability to build high-impact PowerPoint presentations quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy
• Proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives
• Attention to detail across formatting, alignment, consistency, and overall polish
• General understanding of the advertising marketplace across platforms (linear, digital, streaming, programmatic)
• Experience in media marketing and the advertising sales process
• Understanding of B2B branding—strategy, development, and execution
• Self-starter with strong organizational, project, and event management skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage all levels of management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Suite
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and/or Ceros preferred
• Innovative and solutions-oriented, with a positive, flexible attitude
• Brings energy, creativity, and a strong ownership mentality to work

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. 

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000

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.