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Polling and Campaigns
NBCUniversal
10,001+ employees
Produces TV, film, and streaming content
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$93k - $150k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
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- Ten or more years of professional journalism experience, including experience in covering public opinion polling, election results, and other data, such as demographics
- Experience in writing for newsletters and/or delivering on a newscycle-connected cadence (at least 1-2 pieces per week) and contributing to television, streaming, audio and social platforms
- Impeccable journalistic writing skills, filing accurate, clean and engaging copy on first draft
- A demonstrated track record of ideating and producing original journalism on a political beat
- Some familiarity or experience with tools such as Excel, R, Python, SQL
- Experience with direct-to-consumer platforms and social video is a plus
- Pitch, execute or contribute to 1-2 quick-turn pieces of original analysis per week (video, newsletter, or other formats)
- Pitch, execute or contribute to tentpole enterprise projects related to elections
- Coordinate and collaborate closely with multiple teams across NBC News
- Ability to rapidly interpret data and spot trends
- Strong research skills and editorial judgment
NBCUniversal operates as a global media and entertainment powerhouse with a portfolio spanning television, film, streaming, theme parks, and news under Comcast. It creates and distributes content across multiple platforms, including NBC for primetime and daytime TV, Telemundo for Spanish-language programming, NBC News for global coverage, film releases, streaming services, and park experiences at Universal Orlando and other properties. Revenue comes from advertising, subscriptions, box office, theme park tickets, and licensing of content to other outlets. The company differentiates itself through a large, cross-platform library and monetization network, plus integrations with Comcast to reach a wide audience. Its goal is to produce and distribute compelling content while growing audience reach and revenue across television, digital, film, streaming, and experiential channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$30.5B
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1926
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 23, 2026 Peacock hit first profitability, with EBITDA of $189 million.
- Peacock added 2 million subscribers to 48 million on World Cup, NBA, and Love Island.
- July 31, 2026 Christopher Halpin joined as CFO, preparing the Comcast spin-off.
What critics are saying
- July 17, 2026 California WARN notices cut 150 Los Angeles jobs, signaling further restructuring.
- Peacock’s profitability depends on World Cup and NBA timing; off-quarter losses return quickly.
- Standalone NBCUniversal faces YouTube, Netflix, and Disney bargaining pressure that can compress margins by 2027.
What makes NBCUniversal unique
- NBCUniversal combines NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Universal Studios, and theme parks under one portfolio.
- July 27, 2026 YouTube deal embeds Peacock inside YouTube Premium, expanding reach instantly.
- Live sports, news, films, and Orlando parks create cross-promotional distribution competitors cannot match.
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↑ 9%NBC Universal commercial leader Joanne Liddell exits in restructure. August 4, 2026 10:29 NBC Universal has parted ways with its commercial leader, Joanne Liddell, after just over a year following an "organisational restructure". Liddell joined the studio, which is distributed locally by Foxtel, last June as director of commercial and marketing for the Asia-Pacific region. NBC Universal declined to comment on the restructure, but Mumbrella understands senior director for APAC Peta Crum will remain with the business and that no other roles have been affected. Writing on Linkedin, Liddell said: "After an incredible journey with NBCUniversal, my role has come to an end as part of an organisational restructure. "While these moments are never easy, I'm genuinely grateful for the experience, the talented people I had the privilege of working alongside, and everything I learned during my time there." NBC Universal's local channel brands include Universal TV, CNBC and MSNBC on Foxtel and Fetch, as well as 7Bravo, which is operated in partnership with Seven West Media (now part of SCA). Liddell led the studio's commercial, branded content and integrated media solutions offering, according to her Linkedin profile. Before joining NBC Universal, she spent six years at PHD, where she served as head of social and Australian lead for the agency network's branded content and creative arm, Drum. She originally moved to PHD from OMD's branded content division, Fuse, in 2018. Liddell has been contacted for comment. Director, Commercial & Marketing, NBCUniversal. Eleanor Dickinson is a journalist with more than a decade of experience across the UK, Middle East, Asia and Australia. She served as editor of Mumbrella Asia from 2017 to 2018, before spending seven years reporting on technology in Australia. She returned to Mumbrella as chief reporter in September 2025. Have your say. Or comment anonymously Your comment will be marked as unverified
"Best script I have read in decades": Vin Diesel shares update on 'Fast Forever' making. ANI | Updated: Aug 02, 2026 22:34 IST Washington DC [US], August 2 (ANI): Actor Vin Diesel appears to be pleased with the script of 'Fast Forever', the final instalment of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise.As The Fast and the Furious (2001) speeds back into theatres for its 25th anniversary, Vin Diesel is ready for one last ride as Dominic Toretto.On his Instagram handle, the actor shared an update on the 11th and final instalment in the franchise, 'Fast Forever', which is scheduled to premiere on March 17, 2028, also encouraging fans to go see the original when it returns to theatres on August 21.Sharing the trailer of Fast & Furious I on his Instagram handle, Vin wrote, "You have no idea... When March 17th 2028 comes... you will thank God you got to see the first one in the theatres this summer," he wrote on Instagram with a trailer of the original."I just read the Fast Forever script by Mike Leslie. It is the best script I have read in decades. I am still crying," added Vin Diesel. According to Deadline, Diesel assured Fast & Furious fans last month that he's committed to providing them with a satisfying conclusion to the 7 billion USD action franchise."Over the past three and a half years, we've been grinding to try to make the most amazing finale," he said at the time.While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world. (ANI)
NBCUniversal names new CFO ahead of spinoff. NFL alum Christopher Halpin will take NBC's top finance seat as it gears up for a split from its parent company Comcast. Published July 31, 2026 Dive brief: * NBCUniversal named Christopher Halpin as its incoming finance chief in a move effective Sept. 8, coming as the media entity prepares to split from its parent corporation Comcast, according to a Thursday press release. * The CFO announcement comes about a month after Comcast said it would be spinning off both its NBCUniversal and Sky businesses in a tax-free transaction. With the split, Comcast will retain its cable and internet businesses, while NBC will become an independent entity operating various entertainment and media brands, the Philadelphia-based company said at the time. * NBCUniversal's current CFO Randy Culbertson will "remain a key part" of the company's leadership team and will transition to a new role following Halpin's appointment, the media business said Thursday. Dive insight: The media conglomerate has leaned on its financial bench as it consolidates plans for the separation - decoupling from NBC about 13 years after completing a mega-merger in 2011 which valued the combined entity at about $30 billion. NBC operates a number of media and entertainment brands including CNBC, Universal Resorts and Peacock, according to its website. Comcast previously announced Michael Angelakis, its former CFO, will step in as its CEO following the split, CFO Dive reported last month. Meanwhile, Mike Cavanagh - also a former finance chief and current Co-CEO for Comcast - is set to serve as CEO for NBCUniversal. Comcast expects the separation to be complete in approximately a year, subject to approval by its board of directors, according to its June 29 press release. The split is aimed to help the two new independent entities to better pursue their own strategic goals, Comcast said at the time. Halpin will join NBCUniversal after a four-year term as finance chief for IAC, previously known as People Incorporated and owner of publisher People Inc. Before IAC, the publisher of People Magazine, he served in various roles during an eight-year tenure at the National Football League, including a three-year span as its EVP, chief strategy and growth officer, according to his LinkedIn profile. "I am excited to work alongside Brian [Roberts], Mike and the leadership team to help advance the company's strategic priorities and position NBCUniversal for success as a standalone media and entertainment company," Halpin said in a statement included in the Thursday press release. Comcast announced Halpin's coming appointment shortly after releasing results for its second quarter on July 23, where the business touted a bump in subscribers to key channels in response to worldwide sporting events, such as the World Cup. The company's Peacock network achieved profitability for the first time ever during the quarter ended June 30, reporting EBITDA of $189 million, according to its earnings report. Meanwhile, paid subscribers for the network jumped by a net 2 million to reach 48 million, a rise due to the NBA playoff and FIFA World Cup games as well as Love Island USA, Comcast said. The World Cup also helped to drive record engagement across the company's Telemundo channel as well as Peacock. The company pointed to continued success in other key business areas such as its studio segment, which has "continued to perform at a high level" across various franchises and film titles, such as the recent success of The Odyssey, co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Cavanagh said in a joint statement. For the quarter, Comcast reported $4.6 billion in free cash flow, but reported drops in both revenue, adjusted EBITDA and net income. In Q2 adjusted net income hit $3.7 billion, about a 20% drop from the prior year period, while adjusted EBITDA fell approximately 13% year-over-year to $8.9 billion.
NBCUniversal finds new CFO as it readies spinoff. Christopher Halpin joins the Hollywood studio as it gets set to become a standalone, publicly-trade media and entertainment company. July 30, 2026 2:56pm NBCUniversal has hired Christopher Halpin as its new chief financial officer. Halpin will oversee the studio's global finances and report to co-CEO Mike Cavanagh, the future CEO of NBCUniversal after Comcast separates its media and technology businesses. The exec starts on Sept. 8. Randy Culbertson, currently CFO of NBCUniversal, will remain with the studio as he transitions to a new role to be announced in the coming weeks, the company also said on Thursday. Halpin most recently worked at People Inc., formerly known as IAC, where he served as executive vp, COO and CFO. Cavanagh, currently co-CEO of Comcast, in a statement said: "Chris has spent his career helping build and grow leading businesses across sports, media and entertainment - the areas that will drive NBCUniversal's growth in the years ahead. He brings deep industry experience, outstanding judgment and a collaborative approach that make him a trusted partner. I can't think of a better person to join our leadership team as we build on our strong foundation and shape NBCUniversal's future." NBCUniversal is anchored by its growing theme parks division, the Universal film and television studios, the NBC and Telemundo networks, streaming service Peacock and the Bravo cable network. In addition, NBCUniversal's portfolio will include Sky, its European media business. Halpin in his own statement said, "NBCUniversal's portfolio of iconic brands, leading media assets and creative talent is unmatched in the industry. I am excited to work alongside Brian, Mike and the leadership team to help advance the company's strategic priorities and position NBCUniversal for success as a standalone media and entertainment company." Before People Inc., Halpin completed senior executive stints at the National Football League, most recently as executive vp, chief strategy & growth officer. Earlier, he was a partner and managing director at Providence Equity Partners, where he led transactions across the firm's media, entertainment and technology investments. Halpin started his career at Goldman Sachs & Co.
NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of its spin-off from Comcast. Halpin, previously COO and CFO of People Inc., will report to Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh, who is set to become CEO of NBCU after the separation. He will start on 8 September. Comcast expects to complete the split by next summer, establishing NBCU as a standalone publicly traded entity similar to its previous spin-off of Versant. Current CFO Randy Culbertson will transition to a new role to be announced soon. At People, Halpin oversaw corporate finance, accounting, M&A, and investor relations. He previously spent nearly a decade at the NFL as chief strategy and growth officer.