Sr. Manager, Video Ops Syndication

NBCUniversal

  • Stamford, CT
  • $140,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Company DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 DescriptionOur Media Group 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 Sr. Manager, Video Operations Syndication is responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the DNOC strategy specific to International syndication partners. This leader ensures operational readiness through effective planning, tooling and engineering support, high-quality content monitoring, and securing and developing the operational staff needed to deliver best-in-class live, linear, and VOD services.Key Responsibilities:Strategy & Planning:
  • Develop and lead the staffing and tooling plan for each syndication partner, including securing necessary budgets and resources.
  • Partner closely with DNOC leaders and team members to gain alignment and buy-in on partner roadmaps and strategic priorities.
  • Own and manage the DNOC readiness tracker for each partner to ensure all operational requirements are fully met before launch.
  • Establish and maintain clear communication of partner content changes (SLEs, Linear, VOD) to DNOC teams and key stakeholders.
  • Foster regular collaboration and information sharing across DNOC Operations and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment.
  • Engage with partner leadership to gather strategic feedback, identify growth opportunities, and inform operational improvements.
  • Proactively communicate risks, progress updates, and strategic roadmaps to senior internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, tooling, and monitoring to support efficiency, scale, and high partner satisfaction.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in operations, program management, or technical readiness-ideally within video streaming or live broadcast environments.
  • Proven experience in video operations, content monitoring, or network operations leadership, ideally within streaming video
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, budgets, and staffing plans in a complex, multi-partner environment.
  • Strong understanding of engineering for live events, content QC processes, and operational tooling best practices.
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering results under tight timelines.
  • Experience fostering a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
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: $140,000 - $155,000, Bonus & LTI eligible.Additional InformationAs 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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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