Freelance Project Manager - NBC Sports (On-Air Graphics)

Freelance Project Manager - NBC Sports (On-Air Graphics)

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBC Sports

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.

This is a full-time hours project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the NBC Sports team as a Freelance On-Air Graphics Project Manager. The role is to work with show production teams to develop and maintain graphics packages for on-air broadcasts, dealing with all aspects of broadcast graphics creation and distribution, from concept & design to versioning, QC and final delivery.

Role Purpose

The Freelance On-Air Graphics Project Manager operates as the logistical hub of our motion graphics projects.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate project information and specifications:
  • Formulate deliverables lists
  • Create job calendars
  • Create budget estimates
• Work with Scheduling and senior management to secure resources to complete the needed work (both internal and external resources)
• Manage the time of the artists, ensuring the project stays on calendar
• Collaborate with other in-house Project Managers to share resources amongst the various overlapping properties
• Collaborate with Art Directors to guide and facilitate the creative process
• Collaborate with show-side staff to set expectations, timelines and budgets as it pertains to their particular needs, shepherding projects from the build phase (pre-air) to the support phase (on-air support)
• Deliver the highest-quality graphics on time and on budget, ensuring a smooth workflow and punctual delivery of QC’d, air-worthy motion graphics assets

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• A high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
• The successful candidate will work well with others, be able to perform various tasks simultaneously, and can handle occasional stressful situations as it naturally pertains to live television production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel) is necessary, with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects a significant plus
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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