Coordinator, Creative Partnerships Development - Sports

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Coordinator, Creative Partnerships, Development (Sports) to support activation workflows for live game coverage and cross-platform integrations across NBC Sports and Telemundo Deportes.

You will coordinate timelines, collect assets, align stakeholders across Sales, Development, Digital Integrations, and Sports Programming/Production, and ensure timely execution from ideation to activation.

Qualifications

• College degree.
• 1–2 years of experience at an agency, media company, sales organization, or in sports production.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Clear, proactive communicator.
• Familiarity with sports media and live production constraints.
• Experience supporting cross-platform activations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end activation workflows from RFP receipt through activation, including kickoff steps, asset intake, routing materials for feedback, and final delivery of approved assets to execution teams.
• Support brand integrations within in-program and live sports environments by tracking requirements, timing/lead times, and execution details.
• Help maintain team alignment around format, ownership, placements, timelines, and graphics packages tied to sponsored elements and show integrations.
• Partner with Sales/Planning and Sports Production/Programming to align event/game selection and ensure details are communicated to the appropriate teams.
• Facilitate internal communication processes related to in-show sponsorships (e.g., design mock process, lead times, and partner communication needs).
• Support recurring touchpoints and production check-ins to ensure progress against milestones and readiness for execution.
• Maintain up-to-date trackers/status views for active campaigns, capturing key dates, deliverables, approvals, and outstanding needs to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Assist with quality control by confirming that approvals and final assets match requirements prior to delivery and launch.
• Document next steps, open questions, and dependencies to reduce execution risk.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Sports media knowledge

Activation workflows

Education

College degree

Job description

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Coordinator, Creative Partnerships, Development (Sports), supports the planning and execution of marketing and sponsorship activations across live game coverage, shoulder programming, and cross-platform extensions on both NBC Sports and Telemundo Deportes properties. This role helps keep campaigns on track by coordinating timelines, collecting and routing creative assets, aligning stakeholders across Sales, Development, Digital Integrations, and Sports Programming/Production, and ensuring deliverables are executed smoothly from ideation through activation. This coordinator position will report to the Manager, Creative Partnerships, Development (Sports) and join a team focused on Major League Baseball and College Basketball as well as the UEFA Champions League.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign & Sponsorship Activation Support

• Coordinate end-to-end activation workflows from RFP receipt through activation including kickoff steps, asset intake, routing materials for feedback, and final delivery of approved assets to execution teams.
• Support brand integrations within in-program and live sports environments by tracking requirements, timing/lead times, and execution details.
• Help maintain team alignment around format, ownership, placements, timelines, and graphics packages tied to sponsored elements and show integrations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Sales/Planning and Sports Production/Programming to align event/game selection and ensure selections and details are communicated to the appropriate teams.
• Facilitate internal communication processes related to in-show sponsorships (e.g., design mock process, lead times, and partner communication needs).
• Support recurring touchpoints and production check-ins to ensure progress against milestones and readiness for execution.

Tracking, Documentation & QA

• Maintain up-to-date trackers/status views for active campaigns, capturing key dates, deliverables, approvals, and outstanding needs to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Assist with quality control by confirming that approvals and final assets match requirements prior to delivery and launch.
• Document next steps, open questions, and dependencies (e.g., approvals, timing constraints, and workflow requirements) to reduce execution risk.

Qualifications

• College degree
• On average 1–2 years of experience at an agency, media company, sales organization, or in sports production, with responsibility for presentation, creative, or promotion development
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Clear, proactive communicator comfortable coordinating across cross-functional partners.
• Comfort working in structured activation workflows that include kickoff steps, approvals, routing, and launch readiness.
• Familiarity with sports media, sponsorship elements, and live production constraints (e.g., lead times and execution windows).
• Experience supporting cross-platform activations involving digital integrations and programming coordination.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of the creative development, production, and execution of promotions and sponsorship integrations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Genuine interest in sports, live events, and the fan experience across broadcast and digital platforms
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools and workflows (e.g., generative AI for research, presentation development, or operational efficiency) is a plus

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, including nights and weekends as needed
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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

$55,000 - $65,000

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. 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 [e-mail].