Company 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.

Job Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

With CNBC in the US, CNBC in Asia Pacific, CNBC in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and CNBC World, CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to 410 million homes worldwide, including more than 90 million households in the United States and Canada. CNBC also provides daily business updates to 400 million households across China. The network's 15 live hours a day of business programming in North America (weekdays from 4:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET) is produced at CNBC's global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and includes reports from CNBC News bureaus worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC's highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries.

CNBC Digital delivers more than 55 million US multiplatform unique visitors each month. CNBC.com  provides real-time financial market news and information to CNBC's investor audience. CNBC Make It is a digital destination focused on making you smarter about how you earn, save and spend your money by zeroing in on careers, leadership, entrepreneurship and personal finance. CNBC has a vast portfolio of digital products, offering CNBC content to a variety of platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs.

CNBC Select is the personal finance arm of CNBC Digital. At CNBC Select, we want to help you upgrade all corners of your life starting with your money habits. Our mission is to provide our readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions and choose the right financial products for their lives.

We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links but we create all our content without input from our commercial team or any outside third parties, and we pride ourselves on our journalistic standards and ethics.

Our personal finance product reviews are based on rigorous reporting by our editorial team. Navigating the world of financial products can be confusing. We aim to simplify the process by crunching the numbers, reviewing dozens of offers and providing you with all the information you need in one place without all the jargon.

Job Description

The Senior Manager of Affiliate Growth & Optimizations is an exciting role working with key stakeholders to grow the CNBC Select's affiliate business through link & network optimizations, rate negotiations and partner management in the financial product (e.g. credit cards, investing, tax, insurance, loan) and personal finance review space. The ideal candidate has experience in financial commerce at an established personal finance review site or major affiliate network. The Manager will be part of the broader NBC News Group Commerce team encompassing TODAY Show, NBC News and CNBC and will report into the VP of Commerce for the News Group.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to evaluate opportunity size, analyze affiliate revenue strategy, negotiate affiliate optimizations, manage day-to-day operations with affiliate partners, work closely with the edit, analytics, product, legal, audience development and compliance teams, monitor performance and impact, and present updates to stakeholders

Oversee affiliate monetization and optimization across CNBC SelectManage day-to-day operations and conversations with our affiliate partnersAnalyze financial impact of changes to affiliate strategy and provide recommendations to optimize revenue and growth; Lead discussions and provide strategic insights to key stakeholders on performance (Editorial & analytics teams)Work with affiliate networks to ensure optimal rates across all links and placementsEvaluate & onboard new affiliate partners/networks as needed to match editorial or business initiativesBuild and maintain a calendar of commission updates and financial impactAct as CNBC Select liaison for flagship advertising opportunities.Work with compliance and product managers to implement, QA and monitor changesReport to cross-functional partners monthly on progress

Additional Information: 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: $100,000-$135,000. (bonus eligible) 

QualificationsMinimum of five years' experience in a marketing, business or partner management role at a personal finance or commerce publisher or affiliate networkBachelor's degree  or equivalent experience requiredAdvanced Excel skills required along with strong data analysis and affiliate commerce financial modeling experiencePartner management experienceAbility to collaborate across a number of functions and departmentsAttention to detailCreative-problem solving abilities and an eagerness to contribute to a fast-growing digital commerce business with an eye towards the reader and their needsStrong prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple completing deliverablesPossesses a high degree of emotional intelligence and can be flexible to adapt easilyQuick learner and problem solver who thinks outside the box to find solutions with a track record of successful results deliveryEstablished executive presenceExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation skillsStrong business acumen, analytical and project management skills.

Additional Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.  Candidates must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States  Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week 

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.

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