Freelance Production Coordinator - NBC Sports

Company Description

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Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 6-12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Production Coordinator position reports to the VP, Golf Operations.

As a Production Coordinator, you are an integral part of the Operations team. You are responsible for supporting the production coordination needs of the assigned broadcast for remote events. In addition, as needed, you are expected to interface and collaborate with colleagues working in the Studio to help facilitate all aspects of event logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Support Production and Operations personnel during every phase of production in both remotely and in studio
• Occasional oversight of daily hire personnel for Production/Timecard Submission
• Ability to navigate internal databases and documents regarding broadcast schedules, crewing and personnel
• Assist in reconciling the remote event’s budget in partnership with the onsite Production Manager
• Responsible for all aspects of travel logistics for Talent, Production and Crew (Air, Hotel, Ground Transportation)
• Work with internal partners and vendors regarding Remote and Studio Logistics: Crewing, Scheduling Team, HR, Building Admin (seating), IT, event catering, cleaning schedules, etc. (as applicable)
• Must be fiscally responsible in managing purchase cards and budgets of assigned sporting events
• Coordinate with internal partners & various broadcast partners, regarding show deliverables and logistics
• Provide support with administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field; or equivalent work experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Basic knowledge of sports production
• Interest in the Operations side of Sports Broadcasting
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in the television/film production business, preferably at a network or production facility
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, communicate clearly and be able to handle multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of Excel and Smartsheets
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative and team oriented

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through
• Willingness to work overtime, and on nights and weekends as needed (flexibility in broadcast environment is imperative)
• Must be willing to physically work out of our Broadcast Facility in Stamford CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Salary Range:$20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

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