Project Manager, NBC Creative Marketing - job 1 of 2

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  NBC Entertainment Creative Marketing department and is responsible for managing and tracking the development, production, post-production, and trafficking of materials used to market the brands and shows of NBC Entertainment on multiple platforms, including, but not limited to: paid advertising, promotion, organic and paid social media, OOO, and linear and digital distribution platforms (Peacock, Press, Affiliate Marketing, NBC app, VOD, Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, etc.). The ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, winning attitude, appreciation for data, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create an agreed upon “needs list” of promotional assets that will be developed, executed, and delivered by the creative content, editorial, integrated design, and finishing teams in a timely manner and on budget 
• Responsible for managing the assets, which include, but are not limited to, video, digital, social, print, motion graphics, and radio/audio for the entire marketing campaign from development through execution, supporting, and tracking projects for and with stakeholders, internal creative directors, producers, and external vendors 
• Acting as a point of contact between requesters and creative directors to foster effective communication on the needs and timelines of work commissioned 
• Raise concerns as needed and bring the appropriate creators and requesters together to troubleshoot quickly, managing expectations and adjusting as needed 
• Create, administer, and supervise timelines for all creative leads 
• Oversee the acquisition of show/shoot footage/photos/stock footage/etc. needed for execution in conjunction with the Designers, Preditors, Creative Directors, Associate Producers, Shoot, Photo, Programming, Show Production, Tech Ops, and Legal teams 
• Manage budgets (forecasting, tracking, actualizing, invoices, etc.), onboarding, contracts, negotiations with external vendors/agencies, security reviews, and other infrastructure responsibilities 
• Implement and set up campaign parameters in request/project management software (Airtable, Basecamp, etc.), allowing the submission of all job requests and tracking of media/assignments, while working with the designers, preditors, scheduling, paid media, digital and social teams to assure accuracy of all submitted requests 
• Initiate and attend meetings, brainstorm sessions, and other internal and external conference calls related to assigned campaigns 
• Consult with Music Rights, Legal, Rights & Clearances, Programming Development, Talent Relations, Shoot Teams, Legal teams, etc. as needed to license, obtain, and ensure legal approval and compliancy on all assets/projects per NBC policies 
• Track music, commercials, needle drops, composers, etc. 
• Quality Control of content and specs to ensure accuracy before delivery 
• Ensure all approvals have been obtained internally, externally, legally, etc. before marketing assets are widely released 
• Partner with the Shoots and Photo teams to scope and schedule marketing and gallery shoots while managing asset distribution and approvals 
• Collaborate with Post, Operations, Technology, and Engineering teams to create, refine, and reimagine workflows that are streamlined and efficient 
• Work on special projects as needed 

Basic Requirements:

• Strong Project management experience in a video, print, motion graphics, digital, and/or social media marketing agency or production company 
• 3-5+ years of Film or TV Entertainment experience in a similar field 
• 3+ years working in video post-production, broadcast, or digital 
• Bachelor’s Degree 

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-starter with a positive and proactive attitude 
• Desire to continue to re-examine and improve workflows 
• Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills: verbal, written and interpersonal 
• Strong project management, prioritization, organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. 
• Flexible with the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Comfortable with uncertainty but with the drive to establish a structured approach 
• Able to juggle many priorities while maintaining good attention to detail and a positive, collaborative attitude 
• Airtable and Basecamp knowledge a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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: $85,000 - $105,000 (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].