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Freelance Scheduling Coordinator - NBC Sports job at NBCUniversal. Stamford, CT. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, distribute it across film, television and streaming, and bring it to life through 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 This is a project based / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 10 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. In this position, you will work with and support all productions across the NBC Sports portfolio. Responsibilities Engage with NBC Sports staff, daily hire and freelance technical personnel to work on remote productions. Contact requested engineers to check availability, negotiate rates, and hire all positions before the event. Coordinate with Technical Managers and Production Managers to obtain necessary information to create accurate crew sheets for the remote production. Relay all crew event info to the Production Managers in a timely fashion so all travel logistics can be coordinated in a cost‑efficient manner. Support Operations/Production in resolving last‑minute scheduling/crewing issues (i.e. schedule/programming changes, sick calls, location change). Provide payroll support for each event. Manage internal personnel (SCORE) system, inclusive of initiating & monitoring onboarding process for new hires. Anticipate and communicate issues to management team to resolve quickly. Proactively address issues which arise during course of production. Perform other related duties as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Understanding of the roles of technical crew and union rules. Desired Characteristics Minimum two (2+) years’ experience in broadcasting or related field; sports broadcast experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and associated tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to partner with all levels across the business. Eligibility Requirements Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered. Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays based on event schedule. 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. Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. NBCUniversal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at NBCUniversal via e‑mail, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NBCUniversal HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of NBCUniversal. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NBCUniversal because of the referral or through other means. NBCUniversal is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace. 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. 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@cuni.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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