Administrative Assistant, Global Publicity

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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.

Here at Universal's Filmed Entertainment Group, we bring our campaigns to life by weaving innovation and creativity into our marketing strategies. The Los Angeles based Global Publicity team is seeking an Administrative Assistant who is passionate about film and entertainment and eager to thrive in the fast-paced, exciting world of publicity. This role is an integral part of the Global Publicity team, focused on supporting talent and filmmaker relations and helping bring various elements of marketing campaigns to life.

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling travel arrangements for the SVP and VP of Global Publicity, as well as supporting the broader team with ad hoc requests.

Handle all aspects of accounting and finance, including vendor registration, PO creation, and reconciliation of P-Cards and invoices

Arrange and manage all filmmaker and talent travel logistics, including commercial flights, private jets, hotels, greeters, cars, and integration into territory tour schedules

Coordinate talent logistics for premieres, junkets, and award ceremonies, including hiring and negotiating rates with hair and makeup artists, managing hospitality, and handling talent on-site

Create and edit talent and filmmaker schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with travel and event timelines

Acquire visas for filmmakers and talent when needed, working with consulates and travel teams to meet deadlines

Organize and staff screenings for press, talent, representatives, charities, and tastemakers, including securing tech, press lists, security, parking, and concessions

Create, organize, and distribute press breaks, publicity reports, review summaries, and screening reactions to filmmakers and internal executives

Compile and send out broadcast tune-ins internally and externally to filmmakers

Manage team calendars and event documentation, including film calendars, quote docs, review docs, reaction memos, screening memos, distro lists, contact sheets, status reports, and festival documents

Coordinate meetings and interviews, including booking conference rooms, setting up A / V, connecting phone or Zoom interviews, and distributing notes or recordings

Create and maintain budget grids and breakdowns for assigned titles, track changes, and keep the SVP informed of film budget status

Create and distribute embargo forms for international screenings and events, including junkets and content days

Basic Requirements

1+ years of experience in the entertainment industry

Working knowledge of Microsoft based software : Outlook, Word and Excel

Willingness to work evenings and weekends with short notice and be flexible with hours

Desired Characteristics

Experience working with multiple clients, departments, etc.

Strong written and communication skills at all levels

Flexibility to maintain ever-changing schedules and itineraries

Extremely detailed oriented and organized

Able to work well under pressure and be flexible in an ever-changing environment

4-year college degree in marketing or related field is preferred

Additional Requirements

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Salary Range : $58,000 - $62,000 (not bonus eligible)

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.

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.