On-Air Graphics Project Manager

This is a Freelance Job

This is a freelance full-time hours project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Conversion to full-time staff could be a consideration for this role.

Role Purpose

The On Air Graphics Project Manager operates as the logistical hub of our motion graphics projects

Responsibilities
• Aggregate project information and specifications:
• Formulate deliverables lists
• Create job calendars
• Create budget estimates
• Work with Scheduling and senior management to secure resources to complete the needed work (both internal and external resources)
• Manage the time of the artists, ensuring the project stays on calendar
• Collaborate with other in-house Project Managers and Scheduler to share resources amongst the various overlapping properties
• Collaborate with Art Directors to guide and facilitate the creative process
• Collaborate with show-side staff to set expectations, timelines and budgets as it pertains to their particular needs, shepherding projects from the build phase (pre-air) to the support phase (on-air support)
• Deliver the highest-quality graphics on time and on budget, ensuring a smooth workflow and punctual delivery of QC’d, air-worthy motion graphics assets

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a Network or broadcast design agency
• A solid foundation in the software and processes involved in broadcast graphics production
• Strong organizational skills/habits and the ability to maintain focus on multiple projects simultaneously
• Refined communication skills and record keeping abilities
• Possess a ‘˜show must go on’ attitude and approach
• Show great ownership of their assigned projects

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• 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
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics
• A high level of organizational and media management skills are necessary for the successful execution of this position
• The successful candidate will work well with others, be able to perform various tasks simultaneously, and can handle occasional stressful situations as it naturally pertains to live television production
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel) is necessary, with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects a significant plus
• Love of sports is a plus

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