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Sr. Creative Director

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 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.

Job Description

Role Purpose 

NBC Sports Marketing Creative team is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Creative Director who can push creative boundaries with ideas and concepts that innovate and engage our audiences.  The Senior Creative Director will work on some of NBC Sports most high priority properties including the NBA. The ideal candidate should be a collaborative leader who can motivate a team to generate exceptional creative executions. This position requires a person with a unique talent for creating combustible cultural moments with the invention of smart, high impact, original creative that drive viewership, make people stop and interact with our sports properties. 

Essential Responsibilities 

  • Work as the Creative Lead on multiple campaigns, collaborating directly with social, and consumer engagement teams to make sure creative is both on brand and achieving our strategic goals.
  • Interpret strategy into a clear and concise creative brief and kickstart the team by providing them all the information to guarantee success.
  •  Evangelize creative to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Work with Project Managers to manage the timeline, budget and creation of entire video campaigns including, promos, shoots, social/digital, Ad Sales deliverables (each with a unique point of view and creative purpose) 
  • Lead a team of writer/producer/editors and outside vendors as the head visionary of each project. Provide guidance on the creative POV of content to reach multiple audience targets with unique, individual creative executions. 
  • Bring big, innovative ideas to every project with work that immediately grabs attention and appeals to more than just the sports fans. 
  • Take big swings with big concepts and be willing to fail in pursuit of something different and extraordinary 
  • Collaborate with NBC Sports Production members, ideating and executing creative that is on-brand for both the Marketing content and NBC Sports production needs.
  • Seek out and mentor new talent and discover new creative agencies to help elevate creative 
  • Be willing to jump in and get your hands dirty by writing and producing promos, sizzles, social & digital as needed. 
  • Be a flexible team player and self-starter, with the ability to multitask and share project responsibilities. 
  • Interface with the creative community as well as all levels of the NBC organization. 

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

  • 8+ years of broadcast network, film studio, top advertising vendors, streaming or entertainment cable network experience writing, producing, and directing commercials and promos 
  • Extensive/advanced knowledge of the Production and Post-Production process 
  • Experience with post-production software including AVID and Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) is preferred
  • Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice 

Desired Characteristics 

  • Knowledge of and passion for pop culture, television, and new media trends 
  • Proven track record for creativity and innovation in writing and producing and editing 
  • Comfortable presenting elaborate creative presentations to all levels of Senior Leadership. 
  • Ability to comfortably work under very dynamic deadline conditions 
  • Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills 
  • Strong interest and love of sports including the NBA is a huge plus!  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and maintaining a professional attitude 
  • Effective time management ability, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills 
  •  Must be flexible, personable, have a positive attitude; a self-starter with ability to think on your feet and anticipate issues before they happen 
  • Detail oriented with the ability to interface with all levels of NBCUniversal personnel 

Additional Requirements 

  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered, as well as a link to portfolio or body of work 
  • Must have work authorization to work in the United States 
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week.

 

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 [email protected].

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We are in business to create and deliver content so compelling it entertains, informs and shapes our world. We believe that the talent, creativity and diversity of our people are our greatest resources. We take our business seriously, but do no...

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