Project Management Associate (External Agency Staff)
The National Football League•Mount Laurel, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Project Management Associate plays a critical leadership role within NFL Films, overseeing the planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery of high-profile media projects. This position partners with internal creative teams, production units, post-production staff, finance, and external clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep production knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Film, Television, Media Production, or related field
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in TV, film, or media production
- At least 5+ years of experience managing budgets and overseeing multiple concurrent productions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production budgeting tools
- Strong client-facing experience with the ability to manage expectations and relationships
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million dollar projects under tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of combined production and post-production experience
- Experience working in documentary, sports media, or branded content environments
- Familiarity with industry rate structures
- Experience with production management software and financial tracking systems
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management for multiple documentary, television, and digital media productions simultaneously
- Evaluate production concepts and creative treatments from both logistical and financial perspectives
- Develop, manage, and continuously refine detailed, multi-million dollar production budgets across all phases (development, pre-production, production, post-production)
- Partner with creative leadership to align financial planning with editorial vision while identifying cost efficiencies
- Collaborate with production department on crew staffing, equipment needs, location planning, and scheduling
- Collaborate with post-production teams to manage editorial workflows, deliverables, and timelines
- Track and forecast project financials, proactively identifying risks, variances, and cost-saving opportunities
- Provide regular, detailed reporting to senior leadership on budget status, projections, and project health
- Serve as primary liaison between NFL Films and third-party clients, vendors, and partners
- Ensure compliance with company policies, and industry standards
- Manage project timelines, adjusting schedules dynamically to meet evolving production needs
- Oversee project wrap processes, including cost actualization, reconciliation, and documentation
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive wrap binders and final reports for each production
- Coordinate closely with accounting to ensure accurate expenses, revenue, and financial closure
- Mentor junior staff or coordinators, providing guidance on budgeting and production practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
