Director, Creative Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

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 Cable Entertainment Operations Director is responsible for leading and managing team initiatives, partnering with leaders across NBCU and seeking out best practices for our teams. Champion the improvement of our tools, workflows and systems. Embrace the pioneering spirit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support, lead and implement consistent processes and best practices across a variety of marketing disciplines
• Orchestrate training sessions for teams across our new tools and systems
• Become an expert and champion our communication tools and systems (including but not limited to Slack, Airtable, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Shift, Frame.io, Source Audio, Stock Footage/Image and Font Foundries, etc) 
• Partner with the VP of Post & Operations to implement processes and best practices
• Review, (co-) author and maintain legal agreements and vendor set up rules and regulations
• Develop relationships with diverse external creative and production partners who can elevate the overall profile of the network and the quality of output
• Seek out partners across the NBCU org to audit and learn their operations and glean the best practices for the cable teams
• Partner with the Post-Operations team to align on tools, best practices, processes and workflows
• Assign team members projects, identify stretch opportunities
• Grow, develop and diversify our vendor/agency creative pool
• Partner with Content Security team to understand and implement best practices internally and with external vendors
• Foster healthy relationships with team leads across all disciplines
• Manage special projects as needed
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to office related events to foster a positive, inclusive environment

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of experience working at a cable or broadcast network

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• A fast and fearless learner
• Self-starter who is enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Consummate team player
• Strong leader and proactive
• Strong Executive presence and presentation skills
• Strong communication & diplomacy across verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management, prioritization, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Flexible with an ability to work well in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a pioneering spirit

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $120,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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