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NBC Universal Manager, Contract Administration in Universal City, California
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.
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Universal Products & Experiences Overview:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/
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Summary:
The Manager, Contract Administration is highly organized and detail-oriented with expertise in effective communication and contract management.
Manager provides contract administration support, as well as assists with drafting, issuing correspondence, communicating with licensees, and clearing assets, as requested by the VP, on behalf of the Business & Legal Affairs and Business Operations teams. Candidate must be adept at decision-making and must be a solution-oriented manager. Candidate is expected to easily collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment and understand how to prioritize assignments with minimal direct supervision.
This position reports to the Vice President, Contract Management & Clearances for Universal Products & Experiences – Business & Legal Affairs and Contract Operations team.
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 Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.
Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 (bonus eligible)
Responsibilities include:
Tracks and follows contracts from approval to execution, updates system status as applicable, and maintains workflow throughout the drafting and signing process
Keeps the revenue stream moving along as contracts come back signed
Issues NDAs, customs letters and correspondence to internal and external parties
Reviews creative materials and identifies clearance issues
Reviews product submissions and identifies issues
Prepares third party approvals for new deals
Attends weekly status meetings re: open contracts and speaks knowledgably re: status and any open issues
Identifies priority deals, partners and issues, and handles them as such
Circulates DocuSign Envelopes for attorneys
Maintains proper recordkeeping and filing system for all contracts
Works closely with department coordinator and delegates as appropriate
Communicates and collaborates with counterparts in London office
Assists other department members as necessary, including with drafting, correspondence and other matters as arise
Completes ad hoc projects as assigned by VP
Requirements for role
At least five (5) years of contract administration experience
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
Owns the role as a manager, is proactive and comes with solutions
Mastery in written and verbal communication and listening skills with all levels of executive, management, staff and clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Dynamic, proactive self-starter who initiates improvements to processes and requires minimal supervision
Communicates with all teams effectively and is seen as a source of information by the teams
Highly detail oriented and understands the importance of providing accurate information
Team player with a willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas
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