Talent Assistant (NY, NY)

NBCU Entertainment Group (NYC)

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Responsibilities:

• Answer high volume phone calls and emails, schedule meetings, sort mail and prepare daily press clippings for Producers.
  
• Coordinate travel and accommodations for Talent Producer.
  
• Provide support for the talent department.
  
• Track celebrity talent releases for film, tv, music, Broadway, etc.
  
• Monitor music trends and attend concerts and shows.
  
• Create and distribute trend lists of upcoming talent.
  
• Assist with booking talent travel and accommodations for talent and show guests.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-year professional film or television network experience.
  
• Bachelor’s degree required.
  
• Must be proficient on Mac.
  
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
  
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
  
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
  
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work in a past paced environment, multi-task and be agreeable to changes.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize work and multitask over a wide range of responsibilities.
  
• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness in order to complete tasks.
  
• Knowledge and interest in pop culture is a plus.
  
• Proficiency on Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  

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.

Hourly salary range: $16.50 - $20.00

This position is paid a weekly rate based on a typical work schedule of 60 hrs/wk. Hours over 37.5 hrs/wk will be paid at an overtime rate. In the event that you work more than the anticipated 60 hrs/wk, you will be paid additional overtime compensation as required by law.

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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