Director, Sales Content Marketing, NBC Local Chicago

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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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NBCUniversal is seeking a Director of Sales Content Marketing to lead strategic content-driven partnerships across NBC and Telemundo platforms within the 11-state Central Region. This role will collaborate with Local and National Content teams to deliver bespoke, category-specific solutions that drive revenue growth across News, Entertainment, and Sports.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Development
  • Take a strategic approach to identify and create partnership opportunities with a high likelihood of category or client demand, ensuring solutions are progressive and market-relevant.
  • Develop innovative, non-traditional advertising partnerships, including new-to-market opportunities, third-party collaborations, and non-linear/native executions.
  • Leverage NBCUniversal’s full suite of capabilities, programming, and demographic insights to design high-impact solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
  • Drive incremental revenue through adoption and creation of high-demand partnership programs.
  • Align network capabilities with advertiser goals to maximize partnership success.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Sales and Content stakeholders across NBC and Telemundo platforms to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Secure internal stakeholder buy-in and project manage complex programs from ideation to execution.
• Client-Centric Approach
  • Build strong relationships with clients and agencies as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance and thought leadership.
  • Anticipate and meet evolving market demands across the Central Region by aligning advertiser objectives with NBCUniversal’s capabilities.

• Proven experience in content marketing, integrated media solutions, or strategic partnerships within media/advertising.
• Deep understanding of multi-platform ecosystems (linear, digital, social, streaming/FAST).
• Exceptional project management skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop non-traditional advertising solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with NBCUniversal portfolio and audience insights across NBC and Telemundo Local or similar properties
• Experience in sports, entertainment, and news marketing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment.

Travel & Coverage

• Travel within the 11-state Central Region to meet clients, agencies, and station teams; periodic travel to national HQ/market hubs as needed.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Additional Information:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

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: $125,000 - $150,000.

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].