Freelance Project Manager- NBC Sports

NBCUniversal•Stamford, CT

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The On Air Graphics Project Manager operates as the logistical hub of our motion graphics projects, connecting departmental resources to show-side Production teams. This role is a freelance role with an expected duration of assignment from August to January.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency
A solid foundation in the software and processes involved in broadcast graphics production
Strong organizational skills/habits and the ability to maintain focus on multiple projects simultaneously
Refined communication skills and record keeping abilities
Possess a ‘show must go on’ attitude and approach
Show great ownership of their assigned projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel) is necessary
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

A high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
The successful candidate will work well with others, be able to perform various tasks simultaneously, and can handle occasional stressful situations as it naturally pertains to live television production
Adobe Photoshop and After Effects a significant plus
Love of sports is a plus

Responsibilities

Aggregate project information and specifications
Formulate deliverables lists
Create job calendars
Create budget estimates
Work with Scheduling and senior management to secure resources to complete the needed work (both internal and external resources)
Manage the time of the artists, ensuring the project stays on calendar
Collaborate with other in-house Project Managers and Scheduler to share resources amongst the various overlapping properties
Collaborate with Art Directors to guide and facilitate the creative process
Collaborate with show-side staff to set expectations, timelines and budgets as it pertains to their particular needs, shepherding projects from the build phase (pre-air) to the support phase (on-air support)
Deliver the highest-quality graphics on time and on budget, ensuring a smooth workflow and punctual delivery of QC’d, air-worthy motion graphics assets