Associate Producer

Job Description

The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting the Producer in the development and management of all assigned project-related aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements. In concert with creative and design staff, the Associate Producer helps to define and ensures compliance with Creative goals and intent, informing and advising Producer and Creative Director of project status and issues. Acts as the creative liaison on assigned projects, helping to supervise staff and subcontractors and implements strategies ensuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production. Responsible for the receipt, analysis, and coordination of staff and subcontractor submissions related to design, fabrication, and installation of attractions. Oversees select staff and/or subcontractors with duties including the management of schedules and budgets, assurance of contractual compliance, and assurance of product quality as it relates to creative and technical functions. Organizes and assists in establishing effective project management practices. Assists the Executive Producer, Creative Director, and Art Director to produce and manage the show design team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervises receipt/inventory and evaluation of project resources/materials, including design and technical documentation, contract documents and deliverables, and correspondence, as required to ensure that the project team is apprised of real-time cost/schedule and quality implications related to any detected anomalies. Aids in the coordination of the creative and technical design process to ensure that design intent, budget and schedule goals for the project are met.

• Provides direction to project team to ensure the completion of specific critical path action items. Helps to develop and maintain project schedule and work plans to ensure that items noted with completion dates are receiving the attention required by team members.

• Directly manages select design subcontractors, as required. Typical duties include: Resource database management, Resource sourcing and contracting, Bidding, negotiating cost, schedule, and scope changes against base agreements, Ensuring compliance with onsite and offsite activities, Evaluating and anticipating vendor needs and working to proactively address any potential project issues and assisting project management with evaluation of technical performance and adherence to the contract requirements, which includes all aspects of the project.

• Assists the project team with bidding and awarding of the show/ride vendors for projects. This includes but is not limited to developing a bidders list and preparing an RFP. The RFP includes instructions for the bid, bid response forms, Construction Agreement, General Conditions, Scope of Work, Drawings, Wage and Equipment Rates, Schedule of unit prices, Payment and performance bonds, General Requirements, Safety and health requirements, Specifications, Questions and Answer and Addendums.

• Interfaces with all internal disciplines and park operations to promote communication and workflow.

• Schedules creative sessions as needed and facilitates design and production work of various creative vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in theatrical arts, theme park-associated design or related field preferred.
• 4+ years’ project experience as either project coordinator, assistant to producer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with creative and technical design processes.
• Experience with project scheduling and resource management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $75,000-95,000 (Bonus Eligable) 

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 [email protected].