Job 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 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.

Job Description

The Sr. Producer will oversee the full scope of assigned productions, including team leadership, creative direction, staffing, budget coordination, show execution, and cross-functional collaboration. This role ensures all production personnel are aligned with the show’s vision, quality standards, and business objectives.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Lead Producers, APs, PAs, talent, and production partners to ensure consistent execution of the show’s vision, creative direction, and production standards.
• Oversee the full production process for assigned shows, including agendas, formats, rundowns, story selection, graphics, research, and breaking news adjustments.
• Assign responsibilities across studio, remote, field, editing, control room, technical production, scenery, and art teams based on business and production needs.
• Provide leadership, coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to team members, while maintaining regular alignment with the immediate supervisor.
• Coordinate staffing, hiring, scheduling, and time-off needs in partnership with management, HR, Operations, and Sports Finance.
• Manage production budgets and administrative needs for assigned projects in coordination with Sports Finance and leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Programming, Marketing, PR/Communications, Sales, Sponsorship, and external partners to support integrations, promotional priorities, talent assignments, and show deliverables.
• Develop seasonal production plans, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend creative and operational enhancements that support programming goals.
• Participate in recurring content and production meetings, providing clear updates, recommendations, and next steps to key stakeholders.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading production teams for sports television or comparable live/event-based programming.
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing late-night, studio-based, or talk-format television programming.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to navigate production challenges with urgency and sound decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Deep knowledge of the sports media landscape, with a strong creative point of view and passion for delivering high-quality sports programming.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

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.

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