Senior Manager, News and Live Events, Peacock Program Planning

Our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, Fandango, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. The Program Planning team is seeking a news and pop culture enthusiast to help identify, advocate for, and manage news content and live entertainment events on Peacock. The candidate will have a background in presenting live content on platforms -- and be energized equally by a breaking news Special Report or the New Year's Eve countdown on Peacock. As a part of the Peacock Program Planning team, the Senior Manager for News and Live Events will play a key role in planning and execution. You will partner closely with Content Strategy, Production, Marketing, Editorial, Content Operations, and partners across NBC Entertainment, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, Local, Sky News, E!, Bravo and Telemundo to ensure the best-in-class experience for viewers. Responsibilities- Maintain a highly-dynamic calendar for daily incoming news assets and live entertainment events, accurately capturing incoming updates from partners as well as proactively pursuing desired content Project manage priority initiatives, including the 2024 Election cycle, with Peacock and NBCU stakeholders Quickly respond to breaking news events, activating cross-functional teams with short notice Use strong judgment to balance multiple operational/legal/editorial considerations when prioritizing content efforts Partner with various teams to align process, workflow, and promotion to maximize efficiency and performance on Peacock Collect relevant performance data and insights for Planning team and leadership, to drive optimization and informed decision-making Present content plans to internal teams and in large group settings, as requested Support VP in content evaluation, strategic planning and partner communications, including deck preparation as needed Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture at Peacock