NBCUniversal is looking to evolve and innovate video playback for their streaming services (Peacock, NOW/WOW, SkyShowtime, and Showmax) to deliver the best viewing experience across devices and content types, aiming to accelerate growth and offer a best-in-class consumer experience globally.
Requirements
- Previous experience working on a video player/playback product (B2C Preferred)
- Knowledge of emerging video trends to evaluate what best fits Peacock
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end video delivery
- Demonstrated ability to work with engineering teams to discuss technical concepts, make tradeoffs to remove roadblocks, and evaluate new ideas
- A strong technical understanding of all aspects of streaming media, including 4K/HDR, DAI, encoding, streaming protocols, container formats and DRM systems
- Streaming video experience across platforms (e.g. iOS, Android, Amazon, Roku) and domains (e.g. TV, Movies, Sports, News, Kids)
- Software literacy and comfort with various project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Trello or similar as well as analytics software
Responsibilities
- Build and lead global product strategy, roadmap, and define measurements of success for the Video Platform and the Playback UI experience across mobile, web, and connected device integrations
- Inspire teams and leadership to rally around the power and evolution of new video technologies
- Develop strong relationships with industry counterparts and vendors to help bring the next generation of video to Peacock
- Collaborate with cross-functional business & technology stakeholders including operations, design and engineering to develop a best-in-class user video experience
- Stay abreast of the competitive streaming landscape to inform strategic decisions
- Envision feature sets for the ultimate viewing experience of live, linear, VOD, and shortform content beyond 4K/HDR, 60 FPS, DVR, enhanced player capabilities, and accessibility
- Create balanced, performant and informative player UX experiences that satisfy superfans without alienating casual consumers of entertainment, sports and news
Other
- Ability to drive rapid development and change urgency
- Desire for creating innovative and engaging consumer products in the digital ecosystem, with a focus on streaming video, interactive television, live & VOD content.
- Empathy for the user and how to meet their needs and delight them with innovative solutions.
- Vision to anticipate the ever-evolving video delivery and streaming trends, as well as an appreciation for TV/entertainment
- Personal passion and experience with cutting edge audio/video products.
