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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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
NBC News Digital is seeking a highly organized, strategic and execution-focused Special Projects Manager to lead special projects and editorial operations across our NBC Select commerce and affiliate business. This role will serve as the operational backbone of the team, overseeing major cross-platform initiatives, managing key partnerships and guiding high-visibility editorial moments from concept through completion.
This person will inherit and lead several cornerstone initiatives, including the Telemundo commerce partnership, broadcast commerce integrations, and our annual Wellness Awards franchise. They will also oversee operations and production, manage our Operations Associate (who leads product development), and play a critical role in guiding the brand through an upcoming rebrand and Gen Z audience expansion strategy.
This is a highly collaborative role that requires exceptional organization, strong editorial instincts and the ability to drive complex, cross-functional work forward in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage operations and production, ensuring seamless workflow across content, design, product development and distribution
- Directly manage the Operations Associate, including oversight of product development processes and timelines
- Oversee and continuously optimize workflows across editorial, art, audience development and affiliate partnerships
- Build scalable systems that improve efficiency, transparency and cross-team collaboration
- Train and onboard new team members on editorial systems, production processes and best practices
- Own and execute large-scale editorial initiatives including the annual Wellness Awards program from planning through launch and post-mortem
- Manage project timelines, budgets, stakeholder communication and cross-functional alignment for tentpole initiatives
- Identify risks, troubleshoot roadblocks and ensure projects stay on track and aligned with business goals
- Develop repeatable playbooks for major editorial franchises and partnerships
- Partner with leadership on rebrand execution and rollout across editorial and commerce platforms
- Help operationalize Gen Z audience targeting strategies, ensuring alignment across content, voice, platforms and partnerships
- Collaborate with design, social and audience teams to evolve brand presentation and workflow accordingly
- Track and communicate project status, key milestones and performance metrics to senior leadership
- Balance daily editorial operations with long-term strategic planning
- Take an active role in creative and brand initiatives that enhance market presence and audience engagement
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in editorial operations, managing editor, project management or similar leadership roles within a digital media environment
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional editorial projects from ideation to execution
- Experience managing direct reports and building high-functioning operational systems
- Deep familiarity with CMS production, affiliate workflows, SEO best practices and technical troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of commerce publishing and affiliate partnerships
- Experience working with broadcast or cross-platform integrations is a plus
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously
- Clear communicator who can align stakeholders across editorial, design, product, affiliate and executive leadership
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapting to evolving priorities
- Experience with project management platforms (AirTable, Asana)
Additional Requirements
- Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing 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: $80,000 - $100,000 (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.
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].
