This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers. Job Description. Program Overview The Comcast Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) immerses students into the daily operations of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. Designed for students whose curriculum allows for a cooperative learning track, the co-op becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creativ... more details
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Job Summary
This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.
Job Description
The Comcast Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) immerses students into the daily operations of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. Designed for students whose curriculum allows for a cooperative learning track, the co-op becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. Throughout the experience, there is opportunity for exposure to mentorship and professional development while having some fun along the way.
The Comcast Strategic Development (SD) department answers “what’s next” for Comcast by developing strategies to execute acquisitions, partnerships, and incubate new growth businesses. We identify, negotiate and manage strategic deals on behalf of the company. We also source, evaluate, and advocate for strategic investments and M&A opportunities that accelerate growth of our core business or secure footholds in emerging areas (i.e., AI). Within SD, the AI Strategy & Transformation team is exciting and highly visible. The team is currently focusing on some of the most significant and high profile enterprise-wide initiatives, specifically the application of AI / ML and Generative AI for the company. By the nature of the team’s position and subject matter focus, the contributions from the Co-op will be presented to senior leaders incl. Sam Schwartz (Chief Business Development Officer) and Rick Rioboli (Chief Technology Officer), along with various senior leaders across Comcast, Sky, and NBCU. This Co-op will have the opportunity to shape how Comcast integrates AI into its businesses, influencing our trajectory for years to come.
The scope of this role includes identifying new AI growth opportunities, evaluating investment opportunities, answering key strategic questions, and supporting or driving high impact projects. This person will have the opportunity to interact with and present to leadership. The Co-op will help research the evolving AI / ML and Generative AI landscapes, and talk to / learn from startups and enterprises. Co-op will be charged with presenting analysis and insights, and will play a critical role in identifying and establishing hypothesis driven problem statements, quantifying / qualifying supporting details, business case building, and making concrete recommendations. These projects and roles will provide the Co-op participant with subject matter expertise in a critical aspect of Comcast, as well as exposure to the AI ecosystem through numerous conversations with startups, enterprises, VC investors, and AI experts.
We work in a highly collaborative fashion, with great efficiency. There will be ample opportunity to network within the department and externally across the AI ecosystem due to the nature of the work.
Co-op responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work in a highly collaborative fashion, with great efficiency
Participate in team/project discussions and brainstorms
Formulate structured approaches to solving problems and have a high level of comfort in working in ambiguity
Conduct research on topics, company deep dives, analyze/interpret equity reports & company fillings
Create and present effective slides & storylines to communicate outputs, tailored to audience & objectives
Prepare various financial and valuation analyses, includes analyses of growth, profitability, returns, investments and cash flow with support from team members
Gathering data, draw conclusions from analysis and data to recommend next steps
Attend conferences, meet with experts, startups, tech enterprise etc. and share learnings or deal opportunities with the respective teams (Comcast Ventures, Business Product teams, etc.)
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Strong interest in AI, ML, Generative AI, telecom / Cable, and media industries
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT
Introductory understanding of Finance, Accounting, and Business/Management concepts
Excellent time management and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically, even in ambiguous situations
Ability to “present well” and interface with all levels of management
Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Majors: Business/Finance majors are preferred; other majors are welcomed to apply
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 23, 2024 through March 28, 2025.
Available to report in-person to the work location provided above.
3.0 minimum cumulative GPA preferred.
Authorized to work in the United States of America
Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V
Compensation
Base Pay: $27.00
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
Certifications (if applicable)
Relative Work Experience
0-2 Years
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