VP, Production, Alternative Programming

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 VP, Production (UTAS) will manage and oversee production for unscripted programming reporting into the SVP, Production at Universal Television Alternative Studio.  This role will partner with studio and network executives on the entire production process from budget through post.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage the physical production for UTAS pilots, sizzles, trailers and series
• Oversee on-set production employees to ensure best-in-class productions as well as drive efficiencies and economies of scale
• Act as main point of contact between the studio and creative teams for managing day-to-day details of production planning and logistics, including working with production companies on budgeting, calendar, crew, logistics & insurance and  facilitating necessary approvals between BA, Production Legal, Marketing, Scheduling/Programming, Labor Relations & Publicity
• Work with, collaborate and communicate with Universal Television Alternative Studio, Network and 3rd Party executives and producers on all production and post-production plans
• Ability to manage several projects at once and travel to set locations as necessary
• Create and build new relationships, as well as maintain existing relationships with Production Companies, line producers and below-the line staff who work with or will work with Universal Television Alternative Studio 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years work experience in a production capacity within the television industry, including experience as a production executive on documentaries, true-crime, and/or docuseries

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven production management experience in the Studio Television market
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high energy environment
• Team player with relationship building skills and ability to collaborate to achieve goals
• Flexibility and an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

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: $175,000 - $225,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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.