Partnerships Associate, Affiliate Growth- CNBC Select - job 1 of 2

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:
The Partnerships Associate will play a key role in supporting CNBC Select’s affiliate growth strategy by managing partner relationships, tracking performance, and contributing to affiliate operations across a range of financial service categories, including credit cards, investing, tax, insurance, and loans.

Working closely and reporting to the Senior Manager of Affiliate Growth & Optimizations, this individual will help execute and optimize partner-related initiatives - from performance reporting to link tracking to maintaining affiliate network records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, data-savvy, and eager to learn the ins and outs of affiliate strategy and operations in the digital media space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing relationships with affiliate partners and networks by tracking performance and supporting day-to-day communications
• Pull and analyze affiliate performance data on a recurring basis (weekly/monthly) to support reporting and optimization
• Help QA and monitor affiliate link placements to ensure accurate tracking and monetization across CNBC Select content
• Maintain and update affiliate partner records, offer details, and rate changes in internal systems
• Support onboarding of new affiliate partners and network integrations
• Collaborate with editorial, product, analytics, and compliance teams to implement monetization initiatives
• Research competitor activity and financial services affiliate trends
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders on performance and growth opportunities

Additional Requirements:

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

What we’ll offer:  

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:  

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes  
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars  
• Extras -- Dry cleaning

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City  

When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get… 

We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

• 1+ years of experience in affiliate marketing, digital publishing, e-commerce operations, or related analytical roles
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with affiliate platforms and dashboards preferred
• Comfortable working with data to drive insights and decision-making
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially when managing offers and reporting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across multiple teams
• Self-starter eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Desired Characteristics:

• Analytical mindset with curiosity to explore patterns and trends
• Process-oriented with strong follow-through and task management skills
• Resourceful problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt as business needs evolve

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.