Project Manager at NBCUniversal

Universal City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Broadcast, Media Technology, Automation, Cloud-Based Technologies, Communication, Presentation Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Jira, LucidChart, Airtable, Workflow Tools, Content Supply Chain, Technical Infrastructure, UAT

Industry

Entertainment Providers

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 NBCUniversal’s Media Operations is responsible for managing the content supply chain of the company and key functions such as content ingest, QC, preparation, and fulfillment to meet the needs of our customers worldwide. Media Operations is seeking a Project Manager to lead several key initiatives across the department including but not limited to: Hardening and refreshing technical infrastructure, operationalizing AI and automation within our 24x7 supply chain, migrating workflows to new technology stacks, and overseeing the successful launch of new channels, services, or tentpole live events within the operation. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and influencing cross-functional project teams across Operations, Product, Enterprise AI and Engineering and aligning closely with our third-party vendors to deliver business-critical initiatives. The Project Manager will work closely with media technologies – automation systems, workflow tools, cloud-based storage and processing, and scheduling and order management systems – and develop a working knowledge of how the operation works today to drive the department’s supply chain transformation strategy. The Project Manager will be expected to use project management best practices such as task lists, issues lists, and project timelines. The Project Manager will host meetings, document workflows, develop test matrices, and oversee UAT. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for all project updates and communication to stakeholders and senior leadership. A successful Project Manager will be detail oriented, an excellent communicator, accountable, manage all critical project details, and display high levels of ownership throughout. Qualifications Requirements: 5 years of work experience in broadcast or a media-related field. 3+ years of experience managing projects in a broadcast or media-related field. Proven track record of effectively managing tasks and tracking issues in a technical operation. Experience leading project meetings and delivering executive-level presentations. Experience with executive-level ‘story’ telling for large scale project/programs Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Must be proficient in Smartsheet, Jira, LucidChart, Airtable or similar tooling. Experience with Smartsheet/Airtable automation, project data visualization or dashboarding. Strong presentation and communication skills Desired Characteristics: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in Media Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Communications. Experience with overseeing automation initiatives, file-based workflows & cloud-based technologies. Ability to work off hours or on a flexible schedule as needed to best support the project. Ability to work at one of our office hubs in either Los Angeles, NYC, Stamford or Dry Creek. Additional Requirements: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $105,000 - $135,000 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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 [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead key initiatives in Media Operations, focusing on technical infrastructure, AI automation, and workflow migration. They will oversee the launch of new channels and services while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.