Production Manager, Events & Hospitality - NBC Sports
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Stamford Connecticut United States
Sports
Company Description
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, 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
The Production Manager, Events & Hospitality position will be responsible for managing NBC Sports client events and projects.
Responsibilities:
· Assist the Director, Event Management in planning, execution and post-event reconciliations.
· Manage NBC Sports & Olympics hospitality, tickets, and partner entertainment opportunities.
· Responsible for ordering and fulfilling all event premiums.
· Manage vendor relationships including housing, catering, venue and hotel.
· Coordinate with partner organizations and event personnel regarding event planning and transportation event needs.
· Manages within the event budget in coordination with Sports Leadership and Finance. This includes ensuring all costs are accounted for and bills are paid.
· Execute and publish the Event Memo which includes that event, housing and transportation logistics.
· Book flights, rental cars and hotel reservations.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Communications, Business or a related field
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in event management
· Proven understanding of the production process (start to finish) involved in Sports Television
· Must have a proven ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
Desired Characteristics:
· Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with a strong attention to detail
· Must be flexible with last-minute assignments as well as assignment changes
· Able to effectively and quickly problem solve and handle stressful and time sensitive situations
Eligibility Requirements:
· Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
· Must be 18 years or older
Additional Requirements:
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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 [email protected].
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, 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
The Production Manager, Events & Hospitality position will be responsible for managing NBC Sports client events and projects.
Responsibilities:
· Assist the Director, Event Management in planning, execution and post-event reconciliations.
· Manage NBC Sports & Olympics hospitality, tickets, and partner entertainment opportunities.
· Responsible for ordering and fulfilling all event premiums.
· Manage vendor relationships including housing, catering, venue and hotel.
· Coordinate with partner organizations and event personnel regarding event planning and transportation event needs.
· Manages within the event budget in coordination with Sports Leadership and Finance. This includes ensuring all costs are accounted for and bills are paid.
· Execute and publish the Event Memo which includes that event, housing and transportation logistics.
· Book flights, rental cars and hotel reservations.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Communications, Business or a related field
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in event management
· Proven understanding of the production process (start to finish) involved in Sports Television
· Must have a proven ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
Desired Characteristics:
· Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with a strong attention to detail
· Must be flexible with last-minute assignments as well as assignment changes
· Able to effectively and quickly problem solve and handle stressful and time sensitive situations
Eligibility Requirements:
· Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
· Must be 18 years or older
Additional Requirements:
This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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 [email protected].