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

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project-based position with an estimated duration of 18 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed.

As a NBC Sports Programming Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following:

NBC Sports NOW programming setupCreate individual IDs for all content airing on NBC Sports NOW FAST channelEnsure all content has correct metadata/artwork and place Linear Work Orders, if necessary, to deliver content to platformManage and organize VOD schedules for all daily shows airing in the channelCoordinate, request and at times, build artwork / marketing assetsPhotoshop experience is a plusAssist in building out longer-term programming plansAssist in developing, researching and pitching new programming ideasUnderstand and track data, on and off platformNBC Sports NOW operationsUnderstanding of linear schedules, live event schedules, daily studio schedules and ability to make real-time changes with little noticeCoordinate key details between Production and OperationsTrack down and provide ad break formats for livestream operatorsWork with internal and external partners to bring content to life on Peacock and NBC Sports NOWProvide support on select weekends to account for programming changes, cancellations, weather delays and operational issuesAdditional Programming responsibilitiesWork closely with Peacock Sports Programming team to ensure full accuracy for Live Events and assist with Peacock events, as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experienceMinimum one (1+) year of experience (including Internships) Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint 

Desired Qualifications:

Solid organization skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to prioritize and multi-taskExcellent computer skills with the demonstrated ability to navigate new systems and software Wide understanding of NBC Sports portfolio plus other sports in the competitive landscapeWide understanding of Peacock / NBC Sports format types – Live events, Replays, Talk Shows, Channels, VOD, Short FormPhotoshop experience

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.comMust be willing to work in Stamford, CTMust be willing to submit to a background investigationMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be 18 years or older

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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].