Ad Manager, AdSmart

Company:  NBCUniversal
Location: Chicago
Closing Date: 25/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.AdSmart from NBCUniversal is our industry-leading holistic suite of advanced advertising solutions that powers audience targeting and optimization as part of NBCUniversal’s One Platform ( .Through the application of big data and precision targeting, AdSmart brings together NBCU’s unmatched premium portfolio and data-driven targeting capabilities to build meaningful connections at scale, most effectively and efficiently reach high value audiences across all screens and drive measurable impact and business outcomes for marketers.More than just a suite of capabilities, AdSmart is a data-at-the-center partnership that leverages advanced advertising to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of One Platform buys across screens.Responsibilities:Become expert user of NBCU’s ad optimization tool(s) and data assets and leverage them to craft consumer audience target segments and build optimized media plansInterface with internal and client teams to obtain and manage deliverables throughout the pre- and post-launch processImplement and launch campaigns according to client and internal requirements and goalsWork with NBCU Inventory Planning and Pricing and Digital teams to obtain recommended inventoryMeasure initial campaign results and re-optimize periodically based on client and NBCU goalsProvide analytics and measurement support from ad targeting through to impact/ROI analysesHandle intensive levels of back and forth communication (internal and external) with all key stakeholders to ensure successful activationTroubleshoot campaign and tool errors and performance issuesContribute to the development of new ad targeting and measurement solutions by providing invaluable end user feedback to Product and Engineering teamsKeep abreast of the rapidly evolving technologies and trends in the TV and digital realms and build a thorough understanding of the media and advertising ecosystem and its key playersBachelor's degree or equivalent experience3+ years of professional experience in media, research, advertising or financial services or 1+ year experience in an Ad Targeting PlatformDesired CharacteristicsTV and/or digital campaign management experienceFamiliarity with traditional TV measurement (Nielsen) and digital media mathAbility to take ownership of open-ended problems and drive them to completionCustomer service orientation (internal and external customers)Experience working across multiple internal teams and functionsOutstanding project management and time management skills; comfortable working under tight deadlinesSelf-motivated, positive and collaborative, outgoing, organized, efficient, team player and strategic thinkerSolid understanding of the advertising landscape in terms of how data is leveraged and linked within and across platforms for both targeting and measurement purposesAdditional RequirementsHybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three 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: $70,000 - $90,000 (bonus eligible).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, 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. 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