Sr. Project Manager at NBCUniversal

Universal City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Marketing Campaigns, Creative Production, Cross-Functional Leadership, Budget Management, Stakeholder Communication, Quality Assurance, Workflow Innovation, Mentorship, Digital Media, Video Post-Production, Negotiation, Time Management, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Resource Allocation

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 The Senior Project Manager serves as a production and project management lead for NBC Entertainment Creative Marketing. This role oversees the end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring timely delivery of creative assets across but not limited to, paid advertising, linear promotion, organic and paid social media, OOH, and digital distribution platforms (Peacock, Press, Affiliate Marketing, NBC app, VOD, Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, etc.). The ideal candidate is a seasoned, solutions-oriented leader with strong project management skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a passion for innovation, and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment across internal teams and external partners. Key Responsibilities: Marketing Campaign Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex marketing campaigns, aligning creative output with strategic goals, timelines and budgets. Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with internal stakeholders (Creative Directors, Producers, Designers, Editorial, Finishing, Paid Media, Social, Digital, Legal, etc.) and external vendors to ensure seamless development and execution across all asset types: video, digital, social, print, motion graphics, and audio. Creative Operations Management: Own and optimize workflows, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between creative teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity on deliverables, priorities, and feedback loops. Escalate and resolve issues swiftly. Budget & Vendor Management: Lead budget forecasting, tracking, reconciliation and actualization. Manage contracts, onboarding, negotiations, and compliance with NBCU policies and security protocols. Project Systems & Tools: Set up and manage campaign assets in project management platforms (Air Table, Basecamp, etc.), ensuring accurate tracking of requests, assignments, and delivery milestones. Legal & Rights Compliance: Coordinate with Legal, Music Rights, Talent Relations, and other departments to ensure all assets meet legal and clearance requirements. Quality Assurance: Oversee final QC of all creative assets, ensuring technical accuracy, brand consistency, and proper approvals before release. Shoot & Photo Coordination: Collaborate with Shoots and Photo Teams to scope, schedule, and manage gallery and marketing shoots, including asset distribution and approvals. Workflow Innovation: Partner with Post, Operations, Design, Editorial, Motion Graphics, Digital and Engineering to refine and reimagine workflows that support scalable, efficient creative production. Mentorship & Team Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers and coordinators, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth. Acquisition of Show Footage, Stock Footage, Photos, etc. Oversee and manage the acquisition of show footage, talent photos, stock footage, etc. required for the execution of promotion assets in an efficient and expeditiously Special Projects: Lead or contribute to high-priority initiatives and cross-functional projects as assigned Approvals: Acquire and Track all necessary approvals, talent and otherwise for all promotional materials Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum 5–7 years of project management experience in entertainment marketing, creative production, or agency environments. Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-platform campaigns in TV, film, or streaming. Strong background in video post-production, digital media, and creative operations. Bachelor’s Degree required. Desired Characteristics: Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-first mindset. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with strong prioritization and time management abilities. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structure in fast-paced environments. Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional settings. Experience with Air Table, Basecamp, or similar project management tools preferred. Eligibility Requirements: Must submit a resume/CV online to be considered. Willingness to work long hours and occasional weekends with short notice. Must be willing to work in the Universal City, CA office. Hybrid position; minimum four days in-office required (subject to change). Must have work authorization to work in the United States. Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. Additional Requirements: 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: $100,000 - $125,000 (bonus eligible) 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 Senior Project Manager oversees the end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring timely delivery of creative assets across various platforms. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to drive cross-functional alignment across teams and partners.