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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Produce digital photo assets (gallery portraits, unit/episodic, events, etc) for assigned series, movies and specials, and offer photo production support, as needed, to all NBCUniversal entertainment networks and streaming, in addition to NBCU corporate assignments.

• Assign and book external and internal photographers for unit coverage, galleries and events.
• Handle photography production process – ingest images, renumber, create and apply metadata files, resize, upload, and distribute via Getty and VERSANT websites.
• Perform basic editing (cropping, color correction, light retouching) in Photoshop and Bridge
• Lead creative discussions between photographers, external set designers and internal publicity, marketing and creative departments.
• Manage and maintain budgets, negotiate fees and expenses, source and hire photographers and production crews.
• Liaise with Publicity teams for photo publicity placement to trade and consumer press outlets.
• Work with Photo development team to improve NBCU’s photo asset management system/LightBox re usability and functionality

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree Photography, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 8 years experience in photography, photo editing and photo production.
• Strong working knowledge of Mac computer systems (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook), Photo Mechanic, Adobe Photoshop, Power Point and Bridge.
• Must have experience working with digital photography and familiar with photo asset management systems

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice

Desired Characteristics:

• Collaborative and work well in a quick paced environment and under strict deadline conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Possess strategic thinking skills in order to develop and adapt workflows.
• Superior organization and creative skills
• Retouching experience a plus
• Must be willing to work in NY, NY or LA, CA

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
• 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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Salary database: $110,000 - $125,000 (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.

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.