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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

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Overview:

The Research Analyst will focus on providing research support to NBCU’s content distribution teams in the U.S., London and Latin America, on both a pan-regional and country-specific basis. In this role you will be responsible for compiling, organizing, visualizing, analyzing, and presenting cross-platform viewing data in various research projects including standard landscape and performance reports, ad hoc client requests, and long-term strategy evaluations. This position reports to the VP of Audience Insights & Analytics in Universal City.

Responsibilities

• Provide market, brand, platform and program analyses and insights based on linear TV and digital audience metrics
• Produce regular reports monitoring NBCU and competitive content performance, including written insights derived from the data
• Create client-facing highlights for territory specific and global teams, illuminating the success of NBCU series
• Build and maintain detailed and accurate historical databases of first-party client data
• Ensure data quality and integrity through cleaning, filtering, and system setup for efficient insight generation
• Provide support for major annual conferences/events such as LA Screenings and Content Americas
• Master multiple ratings/streaming measurement software products
• Maintain and help develop systems for storing key departmental data and analyses

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree 
• Background in media research
• Proficient in Power Query, SQL, Snowflake, and Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with media measurement tools (e.g. Nielsen, Digital-i, ITVR, Tech Edge, Instar) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Skilled in analyzing and using 1st and 3rd party datasets

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities
• Ability to collaborate across divisions and build strong working relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of the television industry relevant to broadcast, cable and digital platforms, including research terminology and methodology
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to craft out insightful and visually compelling reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of the U.S. and/or Latin America media landscape and industry relevant to broadcast, cable, and digital platforms
• Outstanding problem solving and investigative skills to answer questions and supplement analyses when only limited data and information are readily available
• Experience cleaning and streamlining inconsistent datasets

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $68,000 - $75,000

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.

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.

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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