Freelance Project Manager, -Air Graphics- NBC Sports Stamford, CT

Freelance Project Manager, On‑Air Graphics- NBC Sports job mford, CT.

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, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. 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.

This is a freelance 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. Conversion to full‑time staff could be a consideration for this role.

Role Purpose

The 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 and Scheduler 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

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency
• A solid foundation in the software and processes involved in broadcast graphics production
• Strong organizational skills/habits and the ability to maintain focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Refined communication skills and record keeping abilities
• Possess a ‘show must go on’ attitude and approach
• Show great ownership of their assigned projects

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics

• A high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
• T…