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This role will provide administrative support to three members of the Universal Television Entertainment (UTE) Marketing team: (1) SVP, Consumer Engagement NBC Sports; (2) SVP, Sports & Entertainment Creative; and (3) SVP, Marketing Strategy, UTE. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and impeccable attention for detail. The candidate should also have experience working in an office environment, performing administrative tasks, and providing support to coworkers. An ability to multitask, manage complex schedules, and meet changing deadlines is essential to the position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to SVPs in the form of:
  • Scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings
  • Booking travel arrangements
  • Managing expenses
  • Updating and maintaining contact sheets
  • Tracking department time-off (sick, personal, vacation)
  • Assist with event planning, team meetings, offsites, and executive presentations

Basic Requirements:

• Previous success in a similar role with 2+ years of work experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of Microsoft Outlook
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interest and knowledge in the media and entertainment industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Proactive in approach and task completion.
• Diplomatic and capable of handling confidential information.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Flexibility and aptitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good judgment and ability to work independently.
• Personable and effective in working well with others and collaborating across the organization.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• 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: $50,000- $60,000

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 [email protected].