[NBCUNIVERSAL] Entertainment Coordinator

Universal Television (UTV), a division of Universal Studio Group, is one of the largest and most successful television studios in the world. Led by President Erin Underhill, the studio is known for programming with broad appeal and cultural relevance. UTV currently produces over 40 primetime comedies and dramas across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Home to commercial hits such as Dick Wolf's enormously successful “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI”-branded series, UTV also produces celebrated premium series including the Emmy® Award-winning “Hacks” and “The Gilded Age,” fan favorites “St. Denis Medical,” “Loot,” “A Man on the Inside” and “The Four Seasons,” as well as cultural phenomena “Bel-Air,” “Never Have I Ever” and “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.” UTV’s library comprises some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “The Good Place,” “Will & Grace,” “Friday Night Lights,” “New Amsterdam” and more. 

ROLE

The Entertainment Coordinator will provide administrative support to two Drama Development executives within the Universal Television Studio organization, and serve as office liaison communicating with internal NBCU divisions as well as the external business and creative community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain submission log & other departmental documents

  • Assist in communication with the creative community on a daily basis

  • Distribute materials to internal and external parties as needed following strict protocols

  • Will be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed

  • Conduct research on request and maintain a general awareness of industry trends, formats, talent and competitive environment

  • General administrative duties including but not limited to: answering telephones, scheduling meetings, planning all travel arrangements for executives, and compiling expense reports

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Experience with Canva or other visual/deck-building programs is a plus

  • Knowledge of how the TV development process works and key players within the industry

  • Willingness to read and write coverage for available IP – scripts, books, articles, podcasts, etc.

  • Minimum 1 year working within studio, network, agency or production company in an assistant capacity

  • Working knowledge of Air Table, Adobe, Final Draft, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

Salary range: $56,000-$60,000

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Jaia Thomas