Freelance Production Coordinator - NBC Sports - job 1 of 2

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 6-12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Production Coordinator position reports to the VP, Golf Operations.

As a Production Coordinator, you are an integral part of the Operations team. You are responsible for supporting the production coordination needs of the assigned broadcast for remote events. In addition, as needed, you are expected to interface and collaborate with colleagues working in the Studio to help facilitate all aspects of event logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Support Production and Operations personnel during every phase of production in both remotely and in studio.
• Occasional oversight of daily hire personnel for Production/Timecard Submission.
• Ability to navigate internal databases and documents regarding broadcast schedules, crewing and personnel.
• Assist in reconciling the remote event’s budget in partnership with the onsite Production Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of travel logistics for Talent, Production and Crew (Air, Hotel, Ground Transportation)
• Work with internal partners and vendors regarding Remote and Studio Logistics: Crewing, Scheduling Team, HR, Building Admin (seating), IT, event catering, cleaning schedules, etc. (as applicable).
• Must be fiscally responsible in managing purchase cards and budgets of assigned sporting events.
• Coordinate with internal partners & various broadcast partners, regarding show deliverables and logistics.
• Provide support with administrative duties as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field; or equivalent work experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Basic knowledge of sports production
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the television/film production business, preferably at a network or production facility
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, communicate clearly and be able to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of Excel and Smartsheets
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Interest in the Operations side of Sports Broadcasting
• Collaborative and team oriented

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Willingness to work overtime, and on nights and weekends as needed (flexibility in broadcast environment is imperative)
• Must be willing to physically work out of our Broadcast Facility in Stamford CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].