Sr. Manager, Rewards Entertainment Partnership, Fandango

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.

NBC Sports Next, a division of ‘Versant’, is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.    

The Senior Manager, Entertainment Partnerships role will be part of our Fandango Rewards team within Fandango’s Marketing & Partnerships org. Over the past twenty years, Fandango has built a network of direct-to-consumer digital brands, where 50 million+ fans unite to celebrate their love for movies, TV and streaming.  We take pride in serving fans throughout their entertainment journey from content discovery to theatrical moviegoing to watching at home. Our portfolio includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home (previously known as Vudu), the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows. 

Fandango Rewards is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Entertainment Partnerships to lead the delivery of brand and promotional partnerships that deliver revenue and strategic value tied to new theatrical movie releases and streaming opportunities on our Fandango at Home platform. This role will work cross-functionally with internal teams to maximize high-impact campaigns that amplify film title partnerships. 

The Senior Manager, Entertainment Partnerships will serve as the primary point of contact for entertainment Studio and brand promotional partners, ensuring on-brand and on-time execution of campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and box office or Fandango at Home performance. 

Essential duties & responsibilities:

Partner Management: 

• Manage day-to-day relationships with current and future promotional partners (e.g., QSR, CPG, retail, tech, automotive) across all stages of the partnership lifecycle—ideation, approvals, creative approval, legal clearance, and activation. 

Campaign Execution: 

• Oversee execution and delivery of partner campaigns, ensuring alignment with studio marketing goals, release timelines, and brand guidelines. 

Cross-Functional Coordination: 

• Work closely with internal teams including brand marketing, creative, legal, media, to integrate and support partnership programs. 

Creative Oversight: 

• Provide creative direction and feedback on partner assets (TV, digital, in-store, +packaging, social, etc.), ensuring alignment with film IP and studio messaging. 

Performance Reporting: 

• Track and report on partnership campaign performance and customer reach.  Provide post-mortem reports and insights to inform future strategies. 

Partner Acquisition Support: 

• Collaborate with Senior Director within Fandango Entertainment Partnerships and the Fandango Media teams to pitch and secure new promotional partners, including preparing pre-sale pitch decks, proposals, and marketing insights. 

Timeline & Asset Management: 

• Maintain project timelines and asset delivery schedules to meet key deadlines leading up to theatrical and/or Fandango at Home releases. 

• Other duties as assigned by leadership. 

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.   

• 3+ years of experience in marketing, brand partnerships, entertainment, or agency account management. 

• Strong understanding of movie release cycles and the promotional opportunities tied to theatrical and digital windows. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple partner campaigns with attention to detail and stakeholder coordination. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

• Experience working with studio IP, and brand compliance processes preferred. 

• Strong presentation skills and creative sensibility. 

• Passion for film, fandoms, and finding the sweet spot between pop culture and purchase behavior. 

• Previous work with a film studio, streaming platform, media or partnership agency, or consumer brand doing entertainment partnerships, preferred. 

• Familiarity with legal and compliance review processes for promotional tie-ins, preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Adobe suite, and Salesforce preferred. 

Additional Job Requirements: 

• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 

• Must be willing to work in the Los Angeles, CA office.  

• Some travel required (approx. 15%) 

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 - $110,000 (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.

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].

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.