Assistant Manager Show Dev - Project

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

Universal Studios Hollywood is seeking an experienced Creative Associate Manager to join our Entertainment Creative Development team. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Creative Associate Manager will ideally have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in experiential design, themed entertainment, stage, and/or screen work. This position centers on show direction, creative development and strengthens the department’s ability to scale, take on additional assignments, and advance creative work across the portfolio. Core responsibilities include leading assigned projects and assisting the Creative Director through all phases of show development.

Job Duty:

• Creative Development: Collaborate on big-picture vision, guest experience goals, and IP alignment; contribute
research on fan expectations, park operations, and competitive benchmarking.
• Pitch & Concepting: Assist in creating pitch materials, concept documents, and guest journey outlines that
integrate with overall event flow.
• Story & Script Support: Support the development of treatments that reflects story beats, character arcs, and
emotional flow. Track script deliverables and timelines and ensure IP approval submissions maintain the creative
vision and incorporates partner feedback in a way that serves the creative and partner relations.
• Design & Production Coordination: Support design development across scenic, technical, props, FX, and vendor
teams; monitor how design and budget choices impact creative intent.
• Casting & Performance Prep: Contribute to the audition process, outline performer requirements, character
guidelines, and sides, and provide coaching on characterization, guest interaction, and show direction.
• Rehearsal Integration: Translate the approved script and scenic layout into an organized blocking plan. Guide
performer onboarding, including IP accuracy, physical storytelling, pacing, emotional authenticity, and comedic
timing. Introduce performers and the show quality team to creative expectations and ready the Show Quality
team for the full run
• Show Launch, Ongoing Quality & Evolution: Deliver show notes and coaching refreshers during previews and
early run, track upkeep needs, and integrate guest and performer feedback; collaborate on creative check-ins
and long-term experience improvements.

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 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: $70,304 - $85,000

Qualifications

• Experience & Portfolio: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in experiential design, themed
entertainment, stage, and/or screen work, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts and successful
project execution.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD,
SketchUp, and 3D modeling/rendering software; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of live enterta