Entertainment Coordinator
- Full-time
- Business Segment: Universal Studio Group
Company Description
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Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 130,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI”-branded series, Emmy® Award-winning “Hacks,” “The Umbrella Academy,” “The Equalizer,” “Ted,” “Apples Never Fall,” “We Are Lady Parts,” “The Wall” and longtime NBC favorite “Hollywood Game Night.” Universal Studio Group continues to house some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Suits,” “The Good Place,” “Will & Grace,” “Law & Order,” “Monk,” “Psych,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “House,” “Mr. Robot” and “Downton Abbey.” Universal Studio Group is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Entertainment Coordinator will provide administrative support to Scripted Programming executives within the Universal International Studios organization, and serve as office liaison communicating with internal NBCU divisions as well as the external business and creative community.
Essential Responsibilities:
- General administrative duties including: answering telephones, scheduling, arranging drive-ons, copying, filing, and executing travel arrangements and expense reports
- Develop external contacts for competitive information and materials for informational databases
- Generate and maintain submission, pitch, and coverage logs, staffing grids, development reports, status reports, writer and director lists, competitive tracking, and other documents and databases for all aspects of drama, comedy, and non-scripted development and production
- Research writer, director, and actor lists; brainstorm and compile information regarding the international market for potential projects, talent, formats, and needs
- Provide creative input, script analysis, notes, and coverage for new material submitted for development consideration and/or in various stages of development
- Manage key information on series in production (schedules, key dates, casting, etc)
- Compile notes, facts, and pertinent information in preparation for meetings
- Keep executives informed of trade news, position changes, announcements, hot topics
- Draft, organize, or prepare correspondence and documents
- Will be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed
- Manage intern program: hiring, processing and daily coordination
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- 1+ year of experience at a studio, network, agency or production company
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Multi-task oriented, excellent organizational and time management skills, as position will assist high volume department
- Flexible, personable, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented with the ability to interface with the creative community as well as all levels of NBCU staff
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Team player/collaborative
- Involved in networking groups
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, California
- Must have work authorization to work in the United States
- Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice, specifically when dealing with international clients/time zones
- 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: $47,840 - $62,400
Additional Information
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