Content Strategy Review

by NBCUniversal

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • My job as a content strategist keeps me on my toes and feeds my passion for storytelling because it is dynamic and constantly changing. I engage in a variety of duties that focus around curating and optimising information for maximum impact on a daily basis. I begin by gathering and evaluating audience insights while keeping abreast of their changing interests and preferences. With this understanding, I work with cross-functional teams to create original thoughts, generating concepts that appeal to viewers across platforms.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • Because of how quickly things move in this field, I have improved my ability to think quickly and make wise decisions. I have sharpened my analytical abilities by analysing audience data and market research in-depth to spot new trends and business prospects. As we work together to bring engaging stories to life, working with a diverse team of creative experts has improved my communication and teamwork abilities. Additionally, I've improved my knowledge of content optimisation by learning how to adapt material for various platforms and target demographics.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • Consequently, I was given a great deal of responsibility during my internship at NBC Universal. I was given the chance to work with seasoned specialists in the field and contribute to high-profile initiatives right away. I was in charge of performing extensive research, examining audience statistics, and offering insights that influenced important content choices. I actively contributed to brainstorming meetings by coming up with original concepts and tactics to improve the overall content selection.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • The team at NBC Universal provided me with excellent assistance and direction throughout my entire placement. I was assigned a mentor right away who gave me priceless advice, shared their knowledge, and offered suggestions specifically geared towards my professional progress. They were constantly ready to respond to inquiries, offer feedback, and make helpful recommendations. Additionally, everyone on the team actively promoted open communication and information sharing in a supportive environment. Colleagues were always willing to lend a helping hand at all.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • At NBC Universal, the workplace culture was genuinely motivating and promoted a dynamic and lively environment. I was welcomed with a sense of creativity, invention, and teamwork as soon as I entered the workplace. The team members actually cared about producing engaging material and were enthusiastic about their work. Teamwork was highly valued, and everyone respected and valued the efforts of one another. Ideas were encouraged to bloom, people were given the freedom to own their initiatives, and there was a culture of ongoing learning and progress.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • Every second of my internship at NBC Universal was a wonderful experience for me. It was extremely exciting to have the chance to work in such a vibrant and creative setting. My total happiness was strongly influenced by the fact that I was treated with respect and welcomed into the team right away. Coming to work every day was made enjoyable by the business culture, which promoted a sense of passion, teamwork, and creativity. My personal and professional development was greatly aided by the support and direction I received.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
  • NBC Universal places a strong value on teamwork, so be sure you emphasise this skill in your application. Plan to talk about how you have contributed to a productive working environment in the past and how you can do the same going forward. Last but not least, give examples of how you've successfully managed various activities and deadlines to show that you're adaptable and can thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media

London

July 2023


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