The Director, Talent Partnerships plays a key role within the Talent Division of Enterprise Marketing & Communications—the centralized destination for NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships’ on-air Talent strategy, events, and partnerships. This role supports and drives initiatives across four core areas of the Comcast NBCUniversal business: Talent Advertising and Personal Services Deals, Talent Commerce Opportunities, the Company’s Upfront and industry presentations, and Talent appearances at Ad Sales and Partner events.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Serve as a strategic partner in developing and executing Talent and Creator-driven brand partnerships – from general market and multicultural campaigns to large-scale tentpoles and creator-led initiatives - providing creative casting expertise and aligned to campaign strategy, creative, budget, and deliverables
• Develop curated Talent recommendations and speculated fee ranges informed by quantitative metrics, qualitative insights, and cultural trends- pre-vetted for competitive conflicts and aligned to campaign strategy
• Structure and lead negotiations of Talent agreements in close collaboration with Legal, Business Affairs, Sales, Creative and Production teams
• Lead white-glove Talent management across active campaigns, ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience throughout the full campaign lifecycle, including:
  • Pre-production leadership, partnering cross-functionally across Comcast NBCUniversal to drive all talent-related planning and readiness
  • End-to-end scheduling and coordination of all Talent touchpoints, including shoot days, VO sessions, prep calls, wardrobe fittings, etc
  • Oversight of Talent logistics and experience
  • On-set and in-flight campaign leadership, serving as the primary point of contact for Talent and their representatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and a best-in-class experience
  • Post-production and fulfillment ownership, leading execution of all Talent requirements, including personal appearances, social content, PR commitments, and more.
• Collaborate with key internal partners across Comcast NBCUniversal (Talent Relations, Communications, Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, Payroll, Music Services, Security, Immigration Services) to support the structuring and execution of Talent-associated operational requirements

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• A knowledge of and passion for Comcast NBCUniversal’s portfolio of Talent and I.P. as well as the larger entertainment industry, with an understanding of current and emerging Talent and Content Creators.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and an effective, solutions-based leader
• Deep understanding of Talent negotiations, deal structures, and production workflows
• Long-standing and trusted industry relationships with Talent, Creators, Producers, Talent agencies/representation
• Must have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills along with excellent interpersonal skills