Programming Manager

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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall service delivery and operations of programming functions for multiple channels within respective region
• Create, validate, and distribute program grids fore primary and digital channels
• Monitor program changes and obtain network clearances as necessary
• Proactively monitor and track stations’ existing and future programming
• Assist with planning resources and workloads within the station/region, addressing peak times and special high-profile events
• Provide local program contingencies based on network operating conditions for live programs
• Ability to lead and manage Programming staff as well as support day to day activities
• Maintain and update quarterly and annual FCC Children’s Programming reports
• Ability to support and collaborate with teammates and work with various departments within stations that require involvement from Programming Operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Programming or Traffic Operations
• Bachelors degree in media or related field, or equivalent work experience 
• Superior management capabilities and ability to coach, mentor and train a team
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays; flexible to meet business needs
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Interested candidate must submit resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of basic Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Wide Orbit Traffic and Compass
• Superior organizational skills - must possess the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and balance
• Strong analytical skills: Streamline, analyze, and present data to assist with management & divisional reporting and assist with strategic recommendations
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to regularly maintain and update systems

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

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: $80,000-85,000 (bonus eligible).

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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For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment  qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner  consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.