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Product Specialist

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Employer Provided Salary: 70,000-85,000 Annually
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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
NBCUniversal's Enterprise Product Team builds products providing essential capabilities to organizations throughout NBCUniversal, including the TV Distribution, Studio, Home Entertainment businesses and more.
Reporting to the Manager of Product - Content Sales, we are looking for a Product Specialist to deliver industry-leading solutions for our users as we build the future platform for Content Sales across the company. These tools need to be designed to scale and integrate with various systems along our Content Supply Chain.
We leverage deep relationships with our Business Solutions and Engineering counterparts to build cohesive, end-to-end solutions our clients love to use. These applications make content delivery more seamless while building the foundation of innovative products to come.
To succeed in this role, you will need a love for the TV & Film business and appreciate the creative work that goes into creating our content.
Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the company's products or services, including features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to provide insights and identify inter-dependencies between teams.
  • Participate in product testing, prototype reviews, and usability studies to ensure products meet quality standards and user expectations.
  • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for internal teams and customers.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of product features, benefits, and usage.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Solutions, IT, and support teams, to align on product goals and initiatives.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among teams to ensure seamless execution of product-related activities.
  • Manage and upkeep the product development roadmap, actively engaging in Agile ceremonies. Capture and dissect requirements by crafting epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria, while overseeing team capacity management.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum 1+ years' experience in a role demonstrating strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills
  • Minimum 1+ years' experience in a role exhibiting excellent written and oral communications, effective interpersonal skills, project management, and strong formal presentation abilities
  • Be able to understand technical system diagrams and be able to discuss at a high-level with a less technical audience
  • Expertise in research, technical writing, and development of user stories


Desired Characteristics:

  • Minimum 1+ years product management experience in media, gathering client requirements, writing product and/or technical specifications, working with development teams, and managing product roadmaps as well as launches
  • At least 2 years of direct client engagement experience
  • Experience in Television/Broadcast, Media, Technology, or related field
  • Experience with Agile methodology
  • Experience with using Jira or a similar system to track and maintain feature requirements and development progress
  • Natural problem solver, who is adaptable in a fast-paced environment and is highly collaborative


Additional Requirements:
Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.
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: $70,000 - $85,000
Additional Information
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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
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Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
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Disability insurance
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401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
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Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
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Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
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Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
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