Project Manager

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Media Operations is responsible for managing the content supply chain of the company and key functions such as content ingest, QC, preparation, and fulfillment to meet the needs of our customers worldwide. Media Operations is seeking a Project Manager to lead several key initiatives across the department including but not limited to hardening and refreshing technical infrastructure, migrating workflows to new technology stacks, and overseeing the successful launch of new channels, services, or tentpole live events within the operation.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and influencing cross-functional project teams across Operations, Product, and Engineering and aligning closely with our third-party vendors to deliver business-critical initiatives.  The Project Manager will work closely with media technologies – automation systems, workflow tools, cloud-based storage and processing, and scheduling and order management systems – and develop a working knowledge of how the operation works today to drive the department’s supply chain transformation strategy.

The Project Manager will be expected to use project management best practices such as task lists, issues lists, and project timelines. The Project Manager will host meetings, document workflows, develop test matrices, and oversee UAT.  Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for all project updates and communication to stakeholders and senior leadership. A successful Project Manager will be accountable, manage all critical project details, and display high levels of ownership throughout. 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of work experience in broadcast or a media-related field.
• 3 years of experience managing projects in a broadcast or media-related field.
• Proven track record of effectively managing tasks and tracking issues in a technical operation.
• Experience leading project meetings and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 3 years of formal project management experience, preferably in broadcast or a media-related field.
• Experience with file-based workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies.
• Experience with IT networking, preferably in a broadcast setting.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid role. 

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 - $130,000

Additional Information

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.

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