Freelance Project Manager - NBC Sports (On-Air Graphics)

Company Description

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Job Description

This is a full-time hours project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join the NBC Sports team and be part of a storied brand as a Freelance On Air Graphics Project Manager.  NBC Sports showcases some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: The Olympics, NFL, NBA, NCAA Football & Basketball, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France and many more.

The role of the Freelance On Air Graphics Project Manager is to work with show production teams to develop and maintain graphics packages for on-air broadcasts. The position deals with all aspects of broadcast graphics creation and distribution, from concept & design to versioning, QC and final delivery. This role will support both studio and remote productions.

This is a temporary/backfill position with an approximately 4-month run beginning February 2025.  The position has the potential to lead to longer engagements as opportunities develop or possibly conversion to staff.

Role Purpose

The Freelance On-Air Graphics Project Manager operates as the logistical hub of our motion graphics projects.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate project information and specifications:
  • Formulate deliverables lists
  • Create job calendars
  • Create budget estimates
• Work with Scheduling and senior management to secure resources to complete the needed work (both internal and external resources)
• Manage the time of the artists, ensuring the project stays on calendar
• Collaborate with other in-house Project Managers to share resources amongst the various overlapping properties
• Collaborate with Art Directors to guide and facilitate the creative process
• Collaborate with show-side staff to set expectations, timelines and budgets as it pertains to their particular needs, shepherding projects from the build phase (pre-air) to the support phase (on-air support)
• Deliver the highest-quality graphics on time and on budget, ensuring a smooth workflow and punctual delivery of QC’d, air-worthy motion graphics assets

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
• 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 high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
• The successful candidate will work well with others, be able to perform various tasks simultaneously, and can handle occasional stressful situations as it naturally pertains to live television production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel) is necessary, with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects a significant plus
• Love of sports is a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends 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.

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

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. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.