Project Management Associate (External Agency Staff)

The Project Management Associate plays a critical leadership role within NFL Films, overseeing the planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery of high-profile media projects. This position partners with internal creative teams, production units, post-production staff, finance, and external clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep production knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple documentary, television, and digital media productions simultaneously
• Evaluate production concepts and creative treatments from both logistical and financial perspectives
• Develop, manage, and continuously refine detailed, multi-million dollar production budgets across all phases (development, pre-production, production, post-production)
• Partner with creative leadership to align financial planning with editorial vision while identifying cost efficiencies
• Collaborate with production department on crew staffing, equipment needs, location planning, and scheduling
• Collaborate with post-production teams to manage editorial workflows, deliverables, and timelines
• Track and forecast project financials, proactively identifying risks, variances, and cost-saving opportunities
• Provide regular, detailed reporting to senior leadership on budget status, projections, and project health
• Serve as primary liaison between NFL Films and third-party clients, vendors, and partners
• Ensure compliance with company policies, and industry standards
• Manage project timelines, adjusting schedules dynamically to meet evolving production needs
• Oversee project wrap processes, including cost actualization, reconciliation, and documentation
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive wrap binders and final reports for each production
• Coordinate closely with accounting to ensure accurate expenses, revenue, and financial closure
• Mentor junior staff or coordinators, providing guidance on budgeting and production practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Film, Television, Media Production, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in TV, film, or media production
• At least 5+ years of experience managing budgets and overseeing multiple concurrent productions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production budgeting tools
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to manage expectations and relationships
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million dollar projects under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined production and post-production experience
• Experience working in documentary, sports media, or branded content environments
• Familiarity with industry rate structures
• Experience with production management software and financial tracking systems

Key Attributes

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial tracking
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving production environment
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Demands

• Minimal physical requirements; standard office and production environment expectations

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required depending on production needs

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Minimum 5 x 8-hour days per week, up to 6 months contingent position with option to extend based on business needs.

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. 

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset