Director, Creative Advertising

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Director, Creative Advertising will provide creative support in the production of theatrical marketing campaigns for Universal Pictures.

• Print – Work with outside vendors to facilitate the creation of key art for one-sheets, in-theater, and outdoor advertising
• For special shoots, collaborate with production companies to secure talent, location, and photographer
• A/V – Partner with in-house divisions and external vendors to produce materials for theatrical campaigns, radio, online advertising, cross-promotion campaigns, and ancillary broadcast/non-broadcast materials
• Administrative – Correspond with filmmakers and production companies
• Track creative deadlines for all print and AV projects
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, process POs and PO requests. Track MPAA and network approvals. Collaborate with A/V and print finishing departments to meet deadlines. Fulfill material requests from other Universal divisions

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in movie advertising, with a minimum of 5 years experience in print
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
• Working knowledge of Keynote

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Photo shoot direction and producing preferred
• Personable, highly energetic, organized self-starter with a passion for entertainment advertising
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience with graphic design, photoshop editing, creative writing, editorial, or edit bay experience
• Excellent communicator, able to articulate high-level strategic creative direction
• Entrepreneurial attitude

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing 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: $120,000 - $160,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.