Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Together, these teams align NBCUniversal’s content and production expertise to inspire global audiences with television that entertains and shapes culture.
The Strategy and Research teams at Universal Studio Group play a vital role in optimizing business decisions and driving continuous improvement across the organization. The team is a key business partner to the Presidents of the Universal Television Studios, the Universal Television Entertainment senior leadership team, and broader Universal Entertainment executive leadership.
The USG Strategy and Research teams are seeking a Coordinator to work across both departments. The role will provide high-level administrative support to the Head of USG Business Operations & Strategy and the EVP of Global Research & Insights in addition to special project assignments extending into each of the operating segments. Specific projects will include assisting in the TV financial modeling process, market research, data analysis, and assisting on various ad hoc analytical projects to support strategic planning. The role will report to the EVP of Global Research & Insights with a dotted line into the Head of USG Business Operations & Strategy, as a form of dual reporting.
Administrative
- Provide administrative support to senior group executives including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and general office management tasks
- Organize and schedule meetings and conference calls with both internal stakeholders and external partners, often adjusting plans quickly based on shifting priorities
- Manage Microsoft Teams and email communication with senior-level executives and staff across the organization
- Exercise sound judgment when handling inquiries from vendors, candidates, and employees; resolve issues as appropriate
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Plan and execute internal events and meetings, including senior staff gatherings and off-sites—managing all logistics such as vendor coordination, catering, AV setup, and scheduling.
Analytical & Operational
Strategy
- Formulate presentations for executive management on current USG business initiatives
- Assist in building regular industry updates, competitor benchmarking, and other related presentations for USG senior leadership team
- Generate ad-hoc analyses to answer critical and time-sensitive business questions and identify areas of strategic opportunity.
- Prepare material for USG executive presentations (e.g., Long Range Plans, Operational Reviews, Executive Talking points, etc.) and building/executing strategic plans and analyses
- Assist in preparing financial models related to TV show financing, business development, and assessment of M&A opportunities
Research
- Manage the database programming and processing of proprietary USG Research tools
- Collaborate with Managers, 3rd party vendors and IT to develop, execute and report data-driven insights including trends & consumer landscape studies
- Create & modify charts/presentations plus writing cogent analysis in PowerPoint presentations
- Manage data tagging and naming conventions for internal systems for optimal reporting & analysis
- Provide analysis/highlights to the businesses on daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as needed for NBCU leadership