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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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.

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager of Transportation to join the Studio Operations team in Universal City, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a team that includes Local 399 Class A/B/C drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and service personnel. You will oversee vehicle rental scheduling, help process accounts payable and receivable invoices, manage a fleet of production vehicles, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and build strong relationships with production teams, including Television and Features, as well as internal departments.

This position requires an independent, self-motivated individual who can effectively support and enhance daily operations while leading by example. You will work closely with the local studio operations teams and collaborate across off-site locations to drive success.

What You’ll Do:

• Mentor, guide, and assist a direct team that is responsible for fleet management, mechanical work, Class A/B/C drivers, operations support, and billing administration
• Manage operations and staff members to ensure compliance and proper mitigations are in place to support company policies and procedures, safety rules, and state and federally mandated regulations such as registrations, motor carrier permit compliance, IFTA, Tax obligations, and vehicle registrations
• Develop and maintain relationships across the production spectrum including direct crew, finance, management, and other internal business units
• Maintain production fleet, including ongoing fleet analysis to maximize utilization of owned, leased, and rented vehicle fleet to meet intercompany production requirements by capturing all transportation requirements for all NBCU Universal Productions
• Review financial reports and process alignment, ensuring billing and AP policies are in place, while addressing billing and invoice disputes for accuracy and timely processing
• Coordinate with the Accounts Payable Clerk and Billing Supervisor on month-end/quarter-end accruals and physical inventory reporting
• Lead CapEx processes, including preparing business cases, Capital Requests, ROI analysis, tracking and managing of your purchases, and reporting progress across these areas
• Plan, implement, and measure budgets, developing KPIs which meet operational targets
• Manage performance of employees with emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and OCF
• Lead special projects across Operations teams to support Compliance, Sustainability, Safety, and general Operations

Let’s Talk About You

• Growth leader- You are a proven leader known to challenge the status quo, introduce new and better ways of delivering results, and make difficult decisions and lead through change while developing your team 
• Analytical expert- You create tools and processes quickly and accurately to provide clear expectations for your team and job estimates for clients, leveraging deep industry experience, historical trends, team expertise, and vendor relationships 
• Flawless executer- You get things done! Using strong business acumen, organizational and superior process/project management skills, you prioritize and execute numerous complex projects in parallel 
• Compliance master- You understand local and federal regulatory requirements and how to navigate future changes 
• Tech-savvy- You are an MS Office whiz and can take on case management software with ease
   

What You Must Have:

• 4+ years of experience in managing a transportation division for studio operations, broadcast, or production environment 
• 2+ years of experience managing staff, setting, and maintaining schedules and performance measurements 
• 2+ years of experience supporting or leading in a union environment, including knowledge of contracts
• 1+ years of experience managing complex budgets including capital projects 
• Strong understanding of USDOT federal regulations
• Familiarity with California and federal compliance standards, including CARB, IFTA, and Cal OSHA

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience 
• Experience in our Transportation Management System, Transworks
• Experience in our payment processing system, Sphere
• Experience cultivating relationships with corporate and finance team members, production crews, unit production managers, transportation coordinators and transportation captains
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret compliance regulations and to make recommended courses of action  
• Highly effective management skills and strong leadership presence necessary to operate in a highly pressurized studio production environment 
•  Ability to multi-task and drive operations in a fast-paced environment and willingness to respond to any situation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
• Geographic knowledge of the Los Angeles Area, and local Production Studios
• Strong computer skills, including complex reporting capabilities (extracting large amounts of data and creating actionable reports)  

Additional Requirements: 

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 (bonus eligible).

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].