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DreamWorks Animation · 2 months ago

Vice President, Programmatic Agency Partnerships

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Vice President, Programmatic Agency Partnerships to strengthen and expand relationships with agency holding companies and drive programmatic adoption across NBCU’s streaming portfolio.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior lead across agency holding companies, focused on programmatic investment, innovation, and automation
Build and nurture executive relationships with agency trading desks, investment leads, and programmatic strategists to grow programmatic revenue in the upfront and scatter marketplaces
Represent NBCU’s capabilities in key external conferences as well as agency QBRs and strategic partnership discussions
Champion the adoption of NBCU’s programmatic offerings across the streaming ecosystem, including programmatic guaranteed, private marketplace, and audience-based buying
Collaborate with agency partners to create new programmatic solutions leveraging data, technology, and measurement innovation
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of programmatic solutions into broader client strategies
Identify and unlock new partnership opportunities with data collaboration, identity, and tech platforms that enhance agency value propositions
Stay ahead of evolving programmatic trends, marketplace shifts, and emerging technologies to help NBCU and its partners innovate
Represent NBCU at key industry events and thought leadership forums related to programmatic and automation
Lead internal education and external sales efforts for new products and innovations, such as retail media networks, data clean rooms, and ad product suites
Lead a high-performing team responsible for agency and client engagement dedicated to programmatic revenue growth
Set clear goals, KPIs, and success metrics aligned to business growth and client impact
Foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that bridges commercial strategy and technical fluency

Qualification

Programmatic advertisingAgency investment strategyRelationship managementDigital media experienceTeam managementCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsStrategic thinkingStorytelling abilityCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in digital media, programmatic advertising, or agency investment strategy
Strong existing relationships across major agency holding companies and programmatic investment teams
Proven track record of driving revenue growth through consultative partnership management
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive relationship-building skills
Experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Strategic thinker with a consultative, relationship-first mindset
Deep understanding of the programmatic ecosystem, including data, identity, and automation technologies
Excellent storyteller who can translate complex programmatic concepts into business impact for senior stakeholders
Passion for streaming, innovation, and the evolution of audience-based buying

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

DreamWorks Animation

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15M
2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
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Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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