Project Manager - job 1 of 3

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.

The Project Manager is the primary production and project management point of contact for the Versant Entertainment Creative Marketing department. This is a 360° production role that is inclusive of the development, production, post-production, and trafficking of key brand and show deliverables which make up the campaign(promos, key art, digital and social content). The ideal candidate will be an organized, motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, winning attitude, appreciation for data, and has a solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create an agreed upon list of promotional assets that will be developed, executed, and delivered by the creative video, design, and finishing teams to meet an on time and on budget date of delivery.
• Manage the creation of  brand and show assets, which include, but are not limited to: linear video, digital, social, print and motion graphics for the entire marketing campaign spanning from development through execution. 
• Work closely to support and track projects with campaign stakeholders, internal creative directors, producers, and external vendors.
• Manage expectations for all campaign deliverables to leadership and requesting teams
• Create, administer, and supervise timelines for all creative
• Manage brand and show budgets inclusive of forecasting, tracking, actualizing, invoice processing, etc.
• Assist in the onboarding of vendors through contract and estimate negotiations while following through for management of deliverables and ensuring a successful delivery of all assets at the conclusion of the work 
• Manage all deliverables, dates and assignments with our direct creative team through a project management software, Airtable. 
• Initiate and attend meetings, brainstorm sessions, and other internal and external conference calls related to assigned campaigns 
• Consult closely with Legal, Rights & Clearances, Program Development, Talent Relations, etc. as needed to obtain legal approval on all deliverables 
• Ensure all approvals have been obtained internally, externally, legally, etc. before marketing assets are widely released 
• Collaborate with Post, Operations, Technology, and Engineering teams to create, refine, and reimagine workflows that are streamlined and efficient 

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Digital Media, or a related field 
• Experience leading teams and delegating work across multiple stakeholders 
• 3+ years of relevant project management work experience in a creative agency or creative production role.  
• Knowledge of tools: Slack, Airtable, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud a plus 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willing to work overtime and be flexible with hours as needed 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States  
• Must be 18 years or older  
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Desired Characteristics:

• A strong interest in project management and logistics 
• Knowledge and passion for entertainment television
• Comfortable with uncertainty, but with the drive to establish order and structure. 
• Highly collaborative and able to relationship build with all teams 
• Understands production workflows and can communicate using industry-standard terms related to creative and media assets
• Ability to follow through on tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously  
• Attention to detail, motivated self-starter, well organized with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral  
• Prior experience or interest in budgeting a plus 

Additional Information: 

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
• 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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 
• Salary range:$80,000 - $100,000 (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.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.