Account Director, Sports Partnership Development

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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.

As Account Director, Sports Partnership Development, you will play a pivotal role in driving NBCU Local’s cross-platform sports revenue, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and live sports experiences. Reporting to the Vice President, you will build high-impact brand partnerships and leverage NBCU Local’s full suite of digital sports products—including livestream, shortform video, and social media—to deliver results that advance our business. This role is central to elevating our sports partnership efforts and shaping the future of digital and live sports sales.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate cross-platform revenue by launching and optimizing content-driven sports solutions designed to expand our partnership base.
• Drive new business efforts across NBC, Telemundo, and RSN sports properties, maximizing reach and results through NBC Sports livestream, shortform video, social amplification and live sports broadcasts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for sellers across the division, providing guidance on packaging and selling digital sports products alongside traditional live sports broadcasts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (planning, marketing, content, research) and external stakeholders (clients, agencies, partners) to continually evolve sales strategy and meet marketplace needs.
• Develop and execute cross-platform campaigns that integrate livestream, shortform video, social media, and live sports broadcasts, creating innovative sponsorship opportunities and maximizing brand impact.
• Stay current on digital sports trends, live event production, audience engagement strategies, and NBCU Local product updates to drive growth and exceed sales targets.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sports, sponsorship, local, or digital sales, with proven success in digital product sales (livestream, shortform video, social media) and live event/broadcast sponsorships.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and grow brand partnerships in the digital and live sports space.
• Clear understanding of the cross-platform ecosystem, with expertise in livestream, shortform video, social media, and live sports broadcasts.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to work in New York, NY, and travel to NBC-owned markets and regional agency/clients as needed.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening hours for client or station events.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Unquenchable desire to learn and grow in an ever-changing digital and live media world.
• Strong writing, presentation and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate the value of NBCU’s digital sports products and live event opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset, with a track record of delivering successful campaigns to brand partners.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets, especially in digital, cross-platform, and live event environments.
• Direct client and agency contacts/relationships a plus.

Key NBCU Digital Products and Live Event Opportunities to Highlight:

• NBC Sports Livestream: Premium digital asset for live sports coverage
• Shortform Video: Engaging, platform-agnostic content for brand integration
• Social Media: Custom content opportunities, driving impact via targeted amplification
• Live Sports Broadcasts & Events: High-visibility opportunities for brands to connect with audiences during marquee moments

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: $90,000-100,000 (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.

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