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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 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

About Us:

NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and streaming platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, Universal Pictures Content Group, as well as locally produced content from around the world, and more. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Overview:

The Assistant Manager is responsible for a variety of operational and project-based initiatives in support of the Asset Management team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting asset research and retrieval, assisting with feature mastering projects, and coordinating foreign language dubbing and subtitling workflows from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, demonstrates strong multitasking and organizational skills, and brings a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative mindset. A positive attitude, sound judgment, and the ability to take initiative are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extensive asset research on large projects to confirm availability of materials.
• Assist GTVD Servicing teams with material inquiries, availability and content retrieval.
• Create, track, and update purchase orders for current feature content through internal systems, ensuring accurate delivery and invoice records.
• Assist with various aspects of feature mastering.
• Liaise with vendors to communicate project requirements, ensure adherence to established processes and procedures, and support timely, on-budget delivery. Address vendor inquiries and provide guidance to resolve issues effectively.
• Create, track, and update purchase orders through internal systems, ensuring accurate delivery and invoice records.
• Responsible for delivery of source materials from studio to vendors within established timeframes.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of localized assets, including video, subtitles, and dubbed audio in multiple languages, ensuring quality and deadline compliance.
• Track and retrieve all materials created by the Distribution team and/or TV client at outside facilities, including video masters, foreign language tracks, subtitles, and closed caption files.
• Establish, track and manage timelines for project milestones and deliveries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve source related issues and client rejections.
• Responsible for tracking and archiving newly created assets.
• Assist management with improving and scaling existing workflows and tools as needed.
• Perform additional related tasks as requested by management.
  

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or NBCUniversal

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years minimum in theatrical or episodic mastering, asset management, and post-production in a studio environment
• 2 years minimum with file-based mastering workflows, digital encoding formats, and electronic delivery methods
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Smartsheet

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of digital platform fulfillment/servicing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of dubbing and subtitling workflows.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, monitor and manage workload.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform well under pressure without compromising performance or accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Consistently communicates using appropriate methods for the situation in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Understanding of database systems and their application in media workflows.

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.

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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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