Analyst, AI Strategy & Innovation

Company Description
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 Analyst, AI Strategy & Innovation will play a key role in identifying, communicating and executing on projects to drive NBCUniversal's AI & Enterprise Innovation agenda. Projects may include market, vendor or competitor analyses, evaluating investment opportunities, financial modelling, desk research, and drafting executive presentations or briefings. This role will report to the AI Strategy & Innovation team and will work cross-functionally across NBCUniversal's business units including technology, film, television, news, streaming and experiences.
Responsibilities:

• Conducts research and analysis related to emerging technologies, competitors and partners
• Assists in the development of long-range strategic and financial plans relating to AI and emerging technologies
• Meets with emerging technology vendors, researchers or industry bodies and evaluates strengths, weaknesses and potential NBCUniversal opportunities
• Develops strong relationships to connect internal communities with external partners
• Supports the development of internal innovation programs such as seminars, newsletters and hackathons
• Prepares briefing notes, whitepapers, market maps and other documents to synthesize complex emerging technology landscapes into digestible, executive-friendly formats
• Prepares business plans (including strategic rationale, financial analysis, risk & mitigation analysis) to support internal and external emerging technology investment opportunities
• Works with strategy, technology and other org-wide teams to bring ideas to life through experimentation

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and 2+ years professional experience in management consulting, banking, or in an equivalent analytical role (e.g. corporate strategy or innovation teams)
• Prior experience in, or strong passion for, the entertainment industry
• Strong technical foundation and experience working with, or awareness of, technology vendors and/or corporate technology teams
• Solid experience in developing models in Microsoft Excel; a sound understanding of finance concepts and financial modelling is preferred
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to frame and communicate complex concepts and analyses in Microsoft PowerPoint, verbally, or in the form of briefing notes
• High degree of professionalism and the ability to interact with senior management and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience working effectively both independently as well as part of a team

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working with innovation initiatives such as hackathons or pilot programs
• Capable LLM user and AI enthusiast

Additional Requirements:

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

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: $115,000 - $140,000
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.
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].