Job Description

As Manager, Formats & Programming, you will report to the VP of Programming and have oversight of creating, editing, and distributing commercial break formats for all live USA Sports programming (including but not limited to WNBA, College Sports, NASCAR, & Golf). The USA Sports formats determine the structure of each television and streaming production, including the number of segments, length and placement of commercial breaks, and execution of commercial integrations.

_ Responsibilities:_

• Lead discussions with sales, marketing and league partners to generate commercial break formats that meet required inventory expectations
• Manage the commercial break format process with producers and assistant directors
• Adjust commercial break formats according to sales and production needs
• Spearhead the Formatting portion of the acquisition process.
• Develop understanding of league contracts and partner obligations to respond to execute commercial break format change requests accordingly
• Respond to urgent communications as needed after hours and over weekends

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree in media, communications, finance, accounting, business, or related fields; or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on proficiency with Excel

** Desired Characteristics :**

• Keen interest in USA Sports shows and properties
• Knowledge and passion for sports and sports media
• Professional communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any given time

** Additional Requirements :**

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• _ 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.

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.