Production Coordinator

NBC Universal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company seeks a Production Coordinator for their Versant Creative Production Marketing Department. The role entails managing marketing campaigns, budgeting, vendor communication, and cross-departmental collaboration, with a preference for candidates with a degree in Communications, TV & Film or related fields. This position is hybrid, offering competitive benefits and an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the entertainment industry and/or post-production.
• Knowledge of tools such as Slack, Airtable, Outlook, Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to work occasional longer hours on weeknights and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Code, process and track all production team invoices.
• Help maintain campaign production budgets.
• Facilitate onboarding of new vendors for show marketing campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV & Film or Advertising/Marketing

Tools

Slack

Airtable

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Company 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 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.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

As part of the Versant Creative Production Marketing Department, the production coordinator will be responsible for operational and project management duties involved with show marketing campaigns across all of the cable networks that make up Versant.

Responsibilities:

• Code, process and track all production team invoices. Partner with VP Production and the finance team on coding, accruals, pacing, financial quarter close, and new vendor setups.

• Help maintain campaign production budgets in airtable. Work with project managers to keep all estimates and billing up to date.

• Facilitate onboarding of new vendors and act as key communicator with vendors throughout the lifecycle of a project.

• Book VO Artists and VO auditions. Manage VO contracts, scheduling, and invoicing.

• Maintain all marketing music cues and reports

• Schedule meetings.

• Actively participate in department and team brainstorms.

• Help with production, approvals, and delivery process for a high volume of show marketing deliverables, including On Air, Social, Digital, Paid Media, & Design

• Manage assets and folder organization for new projects

• Act as a liaison to multiple departments and cross-functional partners, including Brand Marketing, Programming/Development, Multiplatform, Social, Publicity, Media, Legal, Ad Sales, etc.

• Effectively communicate project details such as deadlines, changes in schedule, and legal feedback to internal teams

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the entertainment industry and/or post-production

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, TV & Film or Advertising/Marketing preferred

• Must be willing to work occasional longer hours on weeknights and some weekends

• Knowledge of tools: Slack, Airtable, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered

• Must have work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

• A self-starter who can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Possess a passion for TV

• Ability to follow through on tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Uncompromising attention to detail, well organized and possess strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Possess strong interpersonal skills with a team player attitude

• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere 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: $55,000 - $58,000.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.