Freelance Scheduling Coordinator - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal Intl.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCSports is seeking a Freelance Scheduling Coordinator to support NBC Sports productions, coordinating remote crews, onboarding staff, and payroll for events in a hybrid Stamford-based setting.

The role requires 2+ years in broadcasting, strong organization, and excellent communication. You will liaise with Technical Managers, Production Managers, and freelancers to ensure smooth event execution and cost-efficient logistics within a up-to-10-month project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of the roles of technical crew in a production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to partner with all levels across the business.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NBC Sports staff, daily hire and freelance technical personnel to work on remote productions. Inclusive of contacting the requested engineers to check their availability, negotiate rates, and hire all positions before the event
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Production Managers to obtain necessary information to create accurate crew sheets for the remote production
• Relay all crew event info to the Production Managers in a timely fashion so all travel logistics can be coordinated in a cost-efficient manner
• Provide payroll support for each event
• Manage internal personnel (SCORE) system, inclusive of initiating & monitoring onboarding process for new hires
• Anticipate and communicate issues to management team to resolve quickly
• Proactively address issues which arise during course of production
• Perform other related duties as needed

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Broadcast industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SCORE system

Job description

Freelance Scheduling Coordinator - NBC Sports

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBC Sports
• Compensation: USD 24 - USD 26 - hourly

NBCUniversal is one of the world\u2019s 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 ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal\u2019s 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.

This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 10 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

In this position, you will work with and supports all productions across the NBC Sports portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NBC Sports staff, daily hire and freelance technical personnel to work on remote productions. Inclusive of contacting the requested engineers to check their availability, negotiate rates, and hire all positions before the event
• Coordinate with Technical Managers and Production Managers to obtain necessary information to create accurate crew sheets for the remote production
• Relay all crew event info to the Production Managers in a timely fashion so all travel logistics can be coordinated in a cost-efficient manner
• Provide payroll support for each event
• Manage internal personnel (SCORE) system, inclusive of initiating & monitoring onboarding process for new hires
• Anticipate and communicate issues to management team to resolve quickly
• Proactively address issues which arise during course of production
• Perform other related duties as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related fieldor equivalent work experience
• Understanding of the roles of technical crew in a production environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to partner with all levels across the business

Desired Characteristics

• 2+ years’ experience in broadcasting or related field; sports broadcast experience preferred
• Experience with scheduling, coordinating, and/or crewing (including internship experience)

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays based on event schedule
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

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

Salary Range:$24.00 - $26.00 per hour

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\u2019s 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.

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