Manager, Live Events

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

The NBCU Live Events team produces live events and specials across NBC, Peacock, and NBCUniversal’s Cable Portfolio. The team is tasked with creative development and content strategy for television, streaming, and social media platforms. Our team oversees the production of live content across NBCU and works within the ever-changing landscape of digital media/consumption, to bring live events content and social strategy to consumers.

We are looking for a manager to join our Live Events team to help us develop pop culturally relevant live events across all platforms and manage the slate of current programming (including The People’s Choice Awards, Live From E! red carpet franchise (Academy Awards, the Grammys, the Met Gala, Emmy Awards, SAG Awards) New Year's Eve, and others). This role will report to the VP, Live Events and work with the broader Live Events & Specials team.

Job Duties: 

• Interface with internal teams and external agencies to obtain and manage social/ digital assets throughout the year.
• Lead weekly meetings with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Production Management, PR, etc.) to ensure alignment and share creative vision. 
• Review/edit scripts to uphold and maintain Live Event’s celebratory and elevated creative voice.
• Collaborate and support production teams on-site. 
• Troubleshoot production, budgetary, creative, and talent issues.
• Ideate and draft creative ideas that align with the show direction including segment ideas, talent pitches, and sponsorable elements. 
• Create clear and concise materials (e.g., e-mails, decks, 1-pagers) to share with internal cross-functional teams, talent reps, and production companies. 
• Research and share knowledge of current events and trends in the pop culture zeitgeist as they relate to organizational objectives for the team. 
• Be the go-to source for lead-up materials (e.g., scripts, packages, rundowns), S&P concerns, and post-show recaps, including proactively collecting content links, competitive outlet research, screen recordings, etc.
• Collaborate with Creative Partnerships and Ad Sales to develop organically creative advertiser integrations and build repeatable social/streaming content franchises.
• Ensure all necessary assets are reviewed, approved, and delivered on time - to all cross-functional partners (internal, external, and agency partners).
• Manage all tasks on key projects so they move smoothly and efficiently, and all tasks are properly assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working in dynamic multimedia environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. 
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to successfully multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, and holidays.

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep knowledge of and interest in entertainment (music, movies, TV, social media), celebrity, and pop culture. 
• Ability to advise on what’s currently pop-culturally relevant, social trends, and trending talent. 
• Experience in social media editorial content, development, and creation including drafting, editing, and approving social copy and assets. 
• Exceptional written communication skills.
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