Job Description

Job Description

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

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project-based position with an estimated duration of 18 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed.

As a NBC Sports Programming Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following:

• NBC Sports NOW programming setup
  • Create individual IDs for all content airing on NBC Sports NOW FAST channel
  • Ensure all content has correct metadata/artwork and place Linear Work Orders, if necessary, to deliver content to platform
  • Manage and organize VOD schedules for all daily shows airing in the channel
  • Coordinate, request and at times, build artwork / marketing assets
    • Photoshop experience is a plus
  • Assist in building out longer-term programming plans
  • Assist in developing, researching and pitching new programming ideas
  • Understand and track data, on and off platform
• NBC Sports NOW operations
  • Understanding of linear schedules, live event schedules, daily studio schedules and ability to make real-time changes with little notice
  • Coordinate key details between Production and Operations
  • Track down and provide ad break formats for livestream operators
  • Work with internal and external partners to bring content to life on Peacock and NBC Sports NOW
  • Provide support on select weekends to account for programming changes, cancellations, weather delays and operational issues
• Additional Programming responsibilities
  • Work closely with Peacock Sports Programming team to ensure full accuracy for Live Events and assist with Peacock events, as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum one (1+) year of experience (including Internships) 
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint 

Desired Qualifications:

• Solid organization skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent computer skills with the demonstrated ability to navigate new systems and software 
• Wide understanding of NBC Sports portfolio plus other sports in the competitive landscape
• Wide understanding of Peacock / NBC Sports format types – Live events, Replays, Talk Shows, Channels, VOD, Short Form
• Photoshop experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through 
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• 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 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.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Freelance, Internship, Local area, Weekend work, 3 days per week,

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