Freelance Project Manager- NBC Sports

About the position

The On Air Graphics Project Manager operates as the logistical hub of our motion graphics projects, connecting departmental resources to show-side Production teams. This role is a freelance role with an expected duration of assignment from August to January.

Responsibilities

  • Aggregate project information and specifications
  • Formulate deliverables lists
  • Create job calendars
  • Create budget estimates
  • Work with Scheduling and senior management to secure resources to complete the needed work (both internal and external resources)
  • Manage the time of the artists, ensuring the project stays on calendar
  • Collaborate with other in-house Project Managers and Scheduler to share resources amongst the various overlapping properties
  • Collaborate with Art Directors to guide and facilitate the creative process
  • Collaborate with show-side staff to set expectations, timelines and budgets as it pertains to their particular needs, shepherding projects from the build phase (pre-air) to the support phase (on-air support)
  • Deliver the highest-quality graphics on time and on budget, ensuring a smooth workflow and punctual delivery of QC’d, air-worthy motion graphics assets

Requirements

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency
  • A solid foundation in the software and processes involved in broadcast graphics production
  • Strong organizational skills/habits and the ability to maintain focus on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Refined communication skills and record keeping abilities
  • Possess a ‘show must go on’ attitude and approach
  • Show great ownership of their assigned projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel) is necessary
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be 18 years or older

Nice-to-haves

  • A high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
  • The successful candidate will work well with others, be able to perform various tasks simultaneously, and can handle occasional stressful situations as it naturally pertains to live television production
  • Adobe Photoshop and After Effects a significant plus
  • Love of sports is a plus
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