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    Manager, Events - Los Angeles, United States - NBCUniversal

    NBCUniversal
    NBCUniversal Los Angeles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Company Description

    NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

    Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone.

    Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live.

    We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

    Universal Products & Experiences Overview:


    Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

    The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world.

    Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail.

    UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

    Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.

    It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

    Job Description


    Role Summary:


    Universal Products & Experiences Franchise Management team drives the global vision and strategic development and execution of our franchise strategy and marketing plans to cultivate brand growth and drive revenue throughout the franchise ecosystem.

    We are a team of makers, thinkers, leaders and rebels whose passion is to ignite ideas every day, in a culture that celebrates creativity, fresh thinking, executional excellence and each other.

    The

    Manager, Events

    will assist with UP&E global, regional, and executive events as needed across all UP&E business units.
    The role is the cross-functional liaison between the global business internal partners in franchise strategy, franchise creative, category management, product design & development, retail

    development/marketing,

    studio lot, legal and finance. The role also serves as the primary liaison between UP&E and third-party events management vendors. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Events and Special Projects.

    Essential Responsibilities:
    Assists with UP&E global, regional and executive events across all business segments, with events scale ranging from trade shows & exhibitions to intimate executive level meetings
    Leads sourcing of third-party production vendors (lighting, staging, crew, sound engineers, producers, teleprompters, choreographers, hair/mark-up) as well as event logistics including but not limited to: locations, hotel blocks, catering, entertainment, giveaways, transportation, schedules, invites, attendee management and communication to ensure the event is successfully executed
    Serves as event assistant on day of productions, ensuring high quality participant experience and staffing/managing the event appropriately. Examples of event staff include receptionists, ushers, photographers, security, etc.
    Manages all legal documentation required of events, including vendor agreements, location agreements, NDAs, etc.
    Develops and manages the run of show for all events, as well as production timelines for all assigned events; proactively and continuously manages updates to project trackers, project management tools, or other ad hoc reports
    Manages and delivers events on or under budget. Negotiates favorable terms with vendors. Partners with Finance to manage respective assigned events budget, including budget planning, quarterly forecasting and pacing along with PO creation and invoicing
    Keeps security of assets top of mind and guides team on usage and distribution
    Leads review meetings per timelines for assigned events. Provides agenda points and keeps meetings on track and on time. Recaps meetings and next steps for key stakeholder alignment
    Effectively communicates scope creep or delays in projects that could impact event quality, budget, or delivery timelines
    Maintains an accurate definition of scope and timing for deliverables based on business priorities & event experience expectations
    Manages approvals waterfall for all events, including executive-level approval moments
    Builds relationships across the organization and with outside agencies to drive efficiency, productivity, and executional goals
    Oversees inventory for event supplies in storage unit
    Contributes to the advancement and actualization of Universal's diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments
    Additional duties as needed to meet business needs
    Qualifications


    Qualifications/Requirements:
    5+ years of related work experience in events management
    Proven track record executing large-scale corporate events and meetings on or under budget
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting/competing priorities and stretch assignments
    Works independently and is self-directed with exceptional ability to execute on tasks and understand their contribution to the bigger picture
    Prior experience working with "C"-level executives
    Strategic, critical thinker and creative problem solver
    Ability to collaborate, take initiative, follow through and work through ambiguous situations
    Effective communication, including speaking, writing and active listening as well as a professional presentation
    Highest-level project management skills, including attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
    Strong MAC skills and highly proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, Teams,

    OneDrive/SharePoint,

    Outlook, Excel and Word
    Knowledge of Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator and Workfront preferred
    Stays current with understanding of

    business/organizational

    priorities and evolving events industry trends

    Additional Information


    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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

    You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing


    Additional Requirements:

    Hybrid :

    This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

    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:
    $80,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible)

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