Manager, Events & Special Projects

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Together, these teams align NBCUniversal’s content and production expertise to inspire global audiences with television that entertains and shapes culture.

Job Description

The Manager, Events & Special Projects supports the planning and execution of internal and external events across Universal Television Entertainment and NBCUniversal. They will help shape the moments that connect our people, talent, partners, and audiences. They create vision, operate with precision, and have flawless follow-through.

Reporting to the SVP of Events & Operations, this role leads event production from concept through completion across Universal Television Entertainment and NBCUniversal. Responsibilities include managing the details that make an experience feel seamless, including creative design, venue and vendor sourcing, invitations, food and beverage, transportation, contracts, budgets, attendee experience, and onsite operations.

The role partners across the organization, contributes to larger-scale and high-profile events, and serves as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders, executives, talent, vendors, venues, and external partners.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

External & Internal Events

• Lead end-to-end event production, including creative design, venues/vendors sourcing, invitations, F&B planning, transportation, research/contract negotiation, budget development and reconciliation across a wide range of activations - from premieres, press junkets, industry honors, award campaign events, and internal employee experiences
• Contribute to larger-scale and high-profile events in partnership with senior team members, owning specific workstreams, logistics, vendors, or operational components within the broader program
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders throughout the planning and execution process, facilitating meetings, and ensuring clear communication and follow-through
• Partner with HR to design and deliver experiential employee activations that reinforce company culture and foster connection across teams
• Serve as a key point of contact for external vendors, venues, and partners – managing timelines, and deliverables from concept through execution
• Provide onsite executive and talent support as needed
• Work cross-functionally with external partners and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders (travel, security, AV, corporate services, etc.)
• Manage attendee experience, onsite logistics, and event-day operations
• Identify opportunities to scale and own post-event analysis, gathering feedback and evaluating the success of events based on pre-established goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally to refine and monitor a standardized workflow process for event planning and management, driving consistency and alignment

Team Development 

• Co-supervise, mentor, and develop department coordinator and Pages, providing guidance, project ownership opportunities, and meaningful feedback
• Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment while helping junior team members strengthen their event management skills
• Contribute to operational improvements, internal processes, and shared departmental resources
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends across hospitality, food and beverage, entertainment, venues, experiential marketing, and premium gifting

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
• 5+ years of experience in events, hospitality, entertainment, experiential marketing, production, client services, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience independently leading and executing events from concept through completion
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders, clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• The ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on the event schedule

Desired Characteristics:

• Solid project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple events and timelines simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, production schedules, and vendor relationships
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure environments
• The ability to guide and support project teams while fostering a collaborative working environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and event registration platforms

Additional Requirements: 

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $90,000 - $110,000 (bonus 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.