Manager, Planning - Programmatic

NBC Universal
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 85,000 - 115,000 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["People management","Mentoring","Cross-collaboration","Analytical skills","Attention to detail","Fast-paced teamwork"]

Lead a team of Digital Sales Planners to support programmatic revenue across NBCU’s streaming portfolio. Oversee proposal development, pricing and packaging, and campaign management for Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and Private Marketplace (PMP), serving as the subject matter expert across inventory, targeting, and delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Ad Operations, Account Management, and Inventory to align teams, monitor revenue and campaign performance, manage escalations, and improve pre- and post-sale workflows.

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Manager, Planning - Programmatic

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Job Summary

Lead a team of Digital Sales Planners to support programmatic revenue across NBCU’s streaming portfolio. Oversee proposal development, pricing and packaging, and campaign management for Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and Private Marketplace (PMP), serving as the subject matter expert across inventory, targeting, and delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Ad Operations, Account Management, and Inventory to align teams, monitor revenue and campaign performance, manage escalations, and improve pre- and post-sale workflows.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and develop a team of Digital Sales Planners, including plan building, rate approvals, campaign setup/execution, workload, and professional development.
  • •Oversee proposal development, pricing and packaging, and campaign management across Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and Private Marketplace (PMP).
  • •Serve as the programmatic subject matter expert for PG/PMP pricing and packaging, including inventory, targeting, and delivery.
  • •Monitor programmatic revenue and campaign delivery, flag risks early, recommend improvements, and ensure deals are priced appropriately.
  • •Review pre-sale and post-sale workflows to improve execution accuracy and efficiency, and manage escalations with cross-functional teams to resolve client issues quickly.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 85,000 - 115,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveLearning BudgetDiscounts

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree.
  • •5+ years of digital advertising experience, including 2+ years in programmatic advertising and/or streaming video.
  • •Experience leading, mentoring, or managing others.
  • •Strong knowledge of the digital ad sales cycle and media math, including PG/PMP deals and DSP/SSP workflows for CTV/streaming.
  • •Working knowledge of ad serving and SSP platforms; FreeWheel experience preferred.
Experience:Digital advertisingProgrammatic advertisingStreaming videoAd operationsMedia planning
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:People managementMentoringCross-collaborationAnalytical skillsAttention to detailFast-paced teamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Programmatic guaranteed (PG)Private marketplace (PMP)DSPSSPCTVFreeWheelAd servingPacingDeliveryRevenue data

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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