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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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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ABOUT UNIVERSAL STUDIO GROUP 

Universal Studio Group (USG) is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's three powerhouse television studios: Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Collectively, the three 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 Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Television Studios, NBC Entertainment & Peacock Scripted, 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," "A Man on the Inside," "Ted," "The Day of the Jackal," "All Her Fault" and "The Americas." USG is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

The Entertainment Coordinator will provide administrative support to two creative executives in Comedy Development and Current Programming within the Universal Television Studio 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 planning all travel arrangements for executives
• Maintain submission log & return materials when appropriate
• Coordinate conference calls, meetings, table reads and run-thrus; maintain files and status reports for series in production
• Assist in internal communication with our production and talent, and across NBCU departments and divisions; as well as with external partners in the creative community:  networks, streaming services, other studios, agencies and managers.
• Conduct research on request and maintain a general awareness of industry trends, formats, talent and competitive environment
• Distribute materials to internal and external parties as needed following strict protocols
• Will be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year working within studio, network, agency or production company in an assistant capacity

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of Air Table, Adobe, Final Draft, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Experience with Canva or other visual/deck-building programs is a plus
• Knowledge of how the TV development and current programming processes work and key players within the industry.
• Willingness to read and write coverage for available IP - scripts, books, articles, podcasts, etc.
• 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

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: $56,000 - $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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].