Production and Operations Development Manager - NBC Sports

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

Responsibilities:

• Work with VP Operations, Studio & Field Scheduling and Human Resources to develop the technical training program.
• Owns the roll-out of the training program, inclusive of communication to trainees and business leadership.
• In partnership with Human Resources & NBC Sports leadership, establish relationships with local college and university representatives and broadcasting schools to identify potential graduating seniors and underclassmen to participate in the training program.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team, Human Resources and VP Operations, Studio & Field Scheduling on sourcing local talent.
• Lead discussions with production and engineering teams to identify trainees.
• Schedule shadowing rotations and supervise incoming trainees in partnership with production.
• Identify appropriate placement of trainees (technical/production) based upon skill set, interest, and feedback from the business.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Familiar with scheduling database systems
• 2- 3 years of broadcast operations experience, sports broadcast experience preferred
• Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented and excellent written and oral communication
• Must have good communication skills, strong analytical skills and be able to work under pressure
• Ability to effectively multi-task

Desired Characteristics:

• Passion for sports/media industry

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT. This position requires an onsite presence, at minimum 3 days per week
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must 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

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