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 corporate governance manager will support all corporate governance and board of director matters for Versant. The role provides the unique opportunity to work with senior leaders of Versant legal and leadership teams, as well as Versant’s Board of Directors and experience both shaping and managing the operations of a newly formed Media company.  The corporate governance manager will be responsible for providing support for all board matters, legal entity management, SEC filings and shareholder meetings.

Essential Responsibilities:

Work as a member of the corporate governance team in the legal department, supporting the corporate secretary and general corporate legal matters, including matters associated with the company’s public company compliance and corporate governanceWork as a member of the corporate governance team in the legal department, supporting the corporate secretary and general corporate legal matters, including matters associated with the company’s public company compliance and corporate governanceAssist with matters related to the Board of Directors of the company, including the preparation of meeting materials and the preparation, dissemination and review of annual D&O Questionnaires and board evaluations and the planning and coordinating of Board meetings.Responsible for subsidiary maintenance, including maintaining the accuracy of the company-wide entity management system; organizing and maintaining minute books; drafting Board of Directors minutes, consents, secretary certificates, incumbency certificates and similar documents; researching historical subsidiary information and responding to inquiries from across the company regarding subsidiaries; and coordinating with the tax department regarding entity restructuring activitiesAssist attorneys with the preparation and filing of required reports with the SEC and NASDAQ, including: preparing and proofing Forms 3, 4 and 5; EDGARizing and proofing SEC filings in-house using filing software; maintaining required EDGAR codes and powers of attorneyPrepare and analyze responses to annual director and officer questionnaires to support disclosures in SEC filingsSupport requests for entity-related documentation, including in relation to transactions or requests from internal functions such as Tax, Treasury, and HRCoordinate with internal stakeholders on various M&A transactions and entity consolidation projects, including among other things, organizing and collecting entity data, obtaining necessary board approvals, and providing secretary certificates, organizational documents or other required documentationPrepare resolutions as needed for annual consents, dividends, projects, officer appointments and director elections, and collect any required information in connection with director appointmentsAssist with the insider trading processManage board calendarsAssist with the planning and execution of the annual meeting of shareholdersAssist with the preparation of the beneficial ownership tables for the proxy statement and with updating documents for the meeting of shareholdersServe as an initial point of contact for internal requests for corporate documentation and general corporate support.Other matters as needed, including assisting with transactions or financing closings and legal research

Qualifications

Qualifications

4-year college degree; proficiency with BoardVantage or Diligent. HCue and MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookMinimum of 6 years experience managing corporate entities and corporate governance matters in an in-house department of a public corporationExperience working with boards of directors and senior managementExceptional attention to detail; confident and a team playerFlexible and independent self-starter capable of managing multiple, competing priorities in a time-sensitive and high-pressure environmentStrong relationship management skills with the ability to develop partnerships and relationships throughout the organization as well as with key external collaborators.Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate across inter-disciplinary teams.Strong work ethic and ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on numerous projects simultaneously.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.