Manager, Corporate Events

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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

Job Duties

Reports to the Senior Vice President, NBCU Corporate Events

• Research, develop, manage, and execute special events for all NBCUniversal properties, both nationally and internationally
• Negotiate contracts pertaining to event accommodations, entertainment venues, activities, and transportation
• Lead creative ideation, design and installation of décor and floor plans, as well as event branding
• Manage guest invitation/communication process and travel procurement for each assigned event
• Own responsibility and accountability for event budgets and reconciliation
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to create custom events and promotions for advertising partners
• Generate and research new event ideas and opportunities for the sales staff and advertising clients
• Develop relationships with vendors, including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies, to secure best possible rates and opportunities
• Maintain working knowledge of industry trends, as well as up-to-date information on new hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs
• Work closely with merchandise director to develop unique and premium ideas for events and NBC merchandise

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of direct experience in corporate event planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics

• Confident and creative team player
• Extremely detail-oriented, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• High energy in times of event planning and execution
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and executive presence

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to travel at least 40% of the year
• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends
• 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: $80,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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