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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. 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.
Job Description
We are NBCUniversal's enterprise-wide Standards department. Our team develops and implements content policies that center our viewers and excite our collaborators, including creators, advertisers, and brand partners, to deliver the best experience for all audiences. We support innovative advertising and culture-defining entertainment programs while ensuring that NBCUniversal’s advertising and program content reflects the sensibilities of our company and respects our varied community of fans.
We are seeking a capable, highly motivated Coordinator. You will play a cross-functional role that requires extensive collaboration with teams across NBCUniversal as well as external partners. As a Coordinator for the Standards department, you will support the East Coast team across a wide range of responsibilities, serve as a key liaison in interactions with internal divisions and external organizations, and provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the SVP, Standards. You will be a tactful, effective communicator and an organized multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
This position is based in New York, NY and reports to the Manager, Standards. We are a geographically distributed department with teams in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York, so you will be expected to partner effectively and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across the department, including our other department Coordinators.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Updating and tracking assignments, coordinate travel, process expense/reimbursement reports, manage subscriptions and memberships, and maintain distribution lists in accordance with company policies.
- Serving as the main point of contact for department inquiries, including commercial approval status, website registration requests, general IT matters, and issues with internal systems. Engage and communicate clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidence.
- Providing proactive, timely follow-up for all requests and building strong ongoing relationships with internal and external partners.
- Proactively monitoring department systems and processes; developing and implementing innovative ideas that improve the way we work and support cross-team collaboration and information sharing.
- Assisting the SVP with scheduling, including managing a high volume of complex meetings across time zones; prioritizing, proactively monitoring and adjusting meetings with sound judgment, poise, flexibility, and persistence.
- Coordinating travel, processing expense/reimbursement reports, managing subscriptions and memberships, and maintaining distribution lists for the SVP, in accordance with company policies.
- Training and collaborating with Pages and Interns on their day-to-day duties and providing backup to them as needed.
- Completing assigned projects in a timely manner; tracking status, timelines, and milestones and communicating updates to stakeholders clearly and accurately.
- Operating the delay mechanism during live programming, including outside regular work hours, as needed.
- Maintaining complete confidentiality and discretion regarding all business matters.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum one (1) year of full-time work experience; prior administrative support, media internship, or Page Program experience a plus.
Requirements:
- Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, including cross-team synchronization, project management, and presentation skills.
- Ability to successfully complete a high volume of time-sensitive tasks in an expeditious, precise manner.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, work independently and efficiently, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to consistently maintain a collaborative, positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Strong interpersonal instincts and a demonstrated ability to engage in mature and professional conversations, as the nature of our work may require discussion of sensitive subjects that appear in content undergoing review.
- Must be willing and available to work overtime including some evenings and weekend hours to meet operational needs, including show production schedules and ad review deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate respect for all and help foster an equitable and inclusive environment.
Desired Characteristics:
- Technological savviness and proficiency in Airtable, Microsoft Office 365 tools (including Co-Pilot, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Strong decision-making and proactive problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative in proposing solutions.
- Adaptability, emotional intelligence, and professional maturity.
- A passion for television and an understanding of industry trends and developments.
Additional Requirements:
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: $50,000 - $60,000 + overtime 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.
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].
