Development coordinator Jobs in Burbank, CA

Job Description & Requirements

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.

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Job Description

• The coordinator assists with attraction documentation, including but not limited to deliverables lists, request for proposal (RFP) documents, attraction design drawings, attraction scope, and all other pertinent attraction records and with administrative and clerical processes in support of the development of projects. Includes both routine and non-routine administrative assignments in support of the project team.
• Collaborates with show producer and project director on the organization and submission of all project-related documentation required for third-party intellectual property (IP) approval and ensures that the database is maintained to reflect accurate records, including transmittal of all pertinent project correspondence and listed show/ride elements.
• Ensures that current information on project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, and development strategies is organized and all project team members are informed and have access.
• Contributes to the facilitation, organization, and reporting of project team meetings and maintains action item lists with responsibilities, duties, and status.
• Partners with the project’s producers to complete special assignments. Ensures timely and accurate processing of Directives and Change Orders.
• Understands and actively participates in environmental, health, and safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
• Facilitates proactive communication with the assigned project team to help the team stay aligned and informed. This includes creating and distributing agendas, taking and publishing meeting notes, and sending out other project-related updates in a timely manner.
• Under direction of project management, prepares contract commitment and change order requests, design/field directives, payment schedules, close out documentation, purchase orders, and other contract-related documents based on established forms and systems.
• Supports the project team with the compilation and review of requests for proposals.
• Provides general administrative support and performs clerical duties for project team managers and reps, including calendar management, expense reports, travel arrangements, and routine correspondence.
• Schedules and coordinates project meetings and/or conference calls with internal and external clients and vendors. Distributes meeting minutes, initiates and follows-up with action items on behalf of the appropriate parties in the office.
• Compiles, updates, and maintains project reports on spreadsheets, Word, and databases. Refers project data/information to the appropriate parties.
• Maintains electronic and hard-copy project files in a retrievable and achievable manner.
• Processes security clearances, reprographic and express delivery orders. Assists office manager when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Prefer 2+ years of coordinator or administrative assistant experience in a themed design/production/construction firm preferred.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor’s degree in arts or science is preferred.
• Related theme park experience is a plus, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 1 year experience with design/production/construction.
• Proven ability to communicate with all business levels over the phone, through written communication and in-person to create a comfortable and appropriate professional relationship.
• Must be able work independently, identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, maintain a strong focus on business priorities and be persistent in follow-through.
• Ability to orchestrate and execute multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment using resources effectively and efficiently.
• Proven ability to quickly and comfortably follow complex workflow processes and navigate various electronic systems.
• Ability to review and understand architectural, engineering, and ride/show documentation, including specifications and blueprints. Understanding of production/design terminology is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

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 of the Careers website. Salary range: $26.00-29.00

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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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.