Strategic Events Lead — Entertainment & Projects

Nbcuniversal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager, Events & Special Projects to plan and execute internal and external events across Universal Television Entertainment and NBCUniversal. They will shape moments that connect our people, talent, partners, and audiences with vision, precision, and flawless follow-through.

Reporting to the SVP of Events & Operations, this role leads event production from concept through completion, handling creative design, venue and vendor sourcing, invitations, F&B,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in events, hospitality, entertainment, experiential marketing, production, client services, or related fields.
• Experience independently leading and executing events from concept through completion with executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event production, including creative design, venues/vendors sourcing, invitations, F&B planning, transportation, contract negotiation, budget development and reconciliation across a wide range of activations.
• Contribute to larger-scale and high-profile events in partnership with senior team members, owning specific workstreams, logistics, vendors, or operational components.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders throughout planning and execution, facilitating meetings and ensuring clear communication.
• Partner with HR to design and deliver experiential employee activations reinforcing company culture.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external vendors, venues, and partners, managing timelines and deliverables from concept through execution.
• Provide onsite executive and talent support as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with external partners and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Manage attendee experience, onsite logistics, and event-day operations.
• Identify opportunities to scale and own post-event analysis, gathering feedback and evaluating success against goals.
• Collaborate to refine and monitor a standardized workflow for event planning and management.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Event registration platforms

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager, Events & Special Projects to plan and execute internal and external events across Universal Television Entertainment and NBCUniversal. They will shape moments that connect our people, talent, partners, and audiences with vision, precision, and flawless follow-through.

Reporting to the SVP of Events & Operations, this role leads event production from concept through completion, handling creative design, venue and vendor sourcing, invitations, F&B,