Personnel Scheduler

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Scheduler, On-air Operations provides day-to-day scheduling support for the ²⁴⁄₇ On-air Operation.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule team members (including meal breaks, overtime, sick calls, etc.) per operational needs and employee availability
• Process employee time off requests by entering and reviewing time-off in scheduling system, managing vacation communication, and updating employee-specific time off records
• Collaborate with On-air Managers to identify operational needs based on personnel schedules, facility availability, training certification, live event scheduling, contingency plan scheduling, and to resolve urgent needs and conflicts
• Collaborate with other internal departments (Finance, HR, Facilities, etc.) to provide data related to employee scheduling
• Track and Approve hourly employee’s timecard using TimeKeeper system
• Create new team schedules based on changing workplace requirements
• Secures accommodations for team members for severe weather situations
• Reviews schedules for potential conflicts and escalates as needed
• Develops and documents workflows and departmental SOPs
• Attend weekly live event meetings to prepare for scheduling needs
• Onboards new employees
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent professional experience required
• Minimum 2 years of administrative work experience in an office environment

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience in a scheduling function utilizing resource scheduling systems
• Prior experience working in a ²⁴⁄₇ broadcast operation
• Prior experience with employee time keeping system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Strong computer skills required, especially Microsoft Office products including, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Proven administrative and organizational skills
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, team-oriented environment, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrates understanding of workplace policies, business practices

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Willingness and open availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet the ²⁴⁄₇ operational needs.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

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 of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

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 [email protected].