Production Coordinator

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Do you love pop culture and entertainment news? What about coordination, travel, and production? We're looking for a Logistics Coordinator to help organize, schedule, and execute creative content around a variety of topics including entertainment news, human interest, and celebrity features. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, Coordinating Producer of Production and EIC, as well as working closely with our Editorial and Field teams, this role will be responsible for the coordination and booking of travel, crews, and other administrative support for a large entertainment news show.

This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a small team to ensure all needs and production details are communicated efficiently and executed flawlessly.  This position will book crews for field shoots, travel for talent and staff, and track other activities like vacation days and invoices. Must be comfortable working across all media including on air, digital, and social media.

• Schedule and organize crews in relation to needs of creative, under the direction of the Coordinating Producer and Logistics Manager as assigned.
• Follow up with Production team members to ensure budget expectations are met, staffing needs are communicated, and post/deliverables are executed on time.
• Diligence about production paperwork including shoot reports and music reporting, legal guidelines, journalistic standards, and adhering to broadcast and show workflows.
• Creative problem solver who is cool under pressure and can come up with multiple solutions.
• Flexibility in role within the team and within the company, adopting an all hands approach when needed.
• Strong communicator who is able to work closely with team members and talent, take feedback constructively, and contribute to an environment of communication and accountability.
• Act as liaison between departments and divisions, to ensure that coding and information is communicated as needed.
• Support the Production Management and Accounting teams with various office and administrative responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of professional TV experience with a talk show, news, journalism, or other relevant entertainment experience required.
• Experience with iNews or ENPS delivery systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Desired Characteristics:

• Passion for television and entertainment news.
• Experience with daytime talk shows/entertainment news shows.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and multitask a wide range of responsibilities.
• Understanding of current trends in the industry, social media, OTT, etc. 
• Ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and stick to tight deadlines within a prescribed budget.
• Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, ge