Job 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. The Director, Production & Operations, Unscripted Lifestyle will assist in the management of development and current original content across the NBCU Unscripted Lifestyle Portfolio. Responsibilities + Assess Third Party Production Companies' production plans and schedules, to ensure that Network needs are met, as they relate to creative, technical, legal, costs, and timelines + Review and negotiate budgets - series, specials, development reels, pilots, additional episodes, breakage, etc. + Oversee and maintain relationships with Third Party Production Companies through prep, shoot, and delivery + Manage and solve day-to-day production issues for multiple projects in a quick, timely manner + Ensure all deliverables are complete and on-time for all linear and streaming platforms + Review and monitor weekly cost reports for assigned projects + Present and explain Network guidelines including prep, production, and post-production requirements to all 3rd party production companies + Facilitate internal review of foreign production plans to ensure security and compliance requirements are met + Liaise between Third Party Production Companies and all internal departments including Creative Executives, Business Affairs, Legal, Marketing, Digital, Network Operations, etc. + Liaise with Finance to Review/Approve cash flow payment schedules and invoicing for assigned series + Work in coordination with the P&O Production Managers and Coordinators on assigned projects. + Support any requests from the EVP, SVP, & VPs of Prod Ops and other projects and duties as assigned Basic Requirements: + 7+ years in production management with both hands-on experience in unscripted productions as well as network/streaming experience preferred + Must have a solid understanding of production and post-production workflows + Must be able to assess budgets, schedules, and full-scale production plans for a variety of program types (i.e. pilots, presentations, series, specials, live events, etc.) Desired Characteristics: + Excellent project management, accounting, communication, and interpersonal skills + Team-oriented but able to demonstrate leadership skills, organized, accurate, articulate, responsible, flexible, resourceful, self-motivated, hands-on when needed, and able to delegate + Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment + Able to work cooperatively with both internal and outside production company executives Additional Requirements: + Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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: $115,00 - $160,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible) 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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