*Hiring!* Come join our incredible Peacock creative operations team! Feel free to PM me with any resumes. See job description below.
Freelance Project Manager, Creative Operations
Peacock | NY BasedΒ (Hybrid)
Position Overview
Peacock is seeking a dynamic, production-savvy Freelance Project Manager, Creative β Brand to oversee the development and execution of creative marketing campaigns for NBCUniversalβs streaming platform.
This role is open to candidates based in New York or Los Angeles. While contractors are not required to be in-office, Peacock full-time employees work onsite four days per week, and contractors are encouraged to spend some time in the office to support collaboration.
The Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Creative Operations and serve as a key partner to creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams across the Peacock Marketing organization, as well as external agencies and freelancers. A strong team-first mindset and commitment to building a positive team culture are essential.
Responsibilities
β’ Manage all phases of creative development for Peacock Partnership and Product campaigns, from marketing strategy and production through final delivery and execution
β’ Serve as the primary point of contact across multiple cross-functional teams, including Creative, Marketing, Partnerships, Legal, Design, Media, and others, ensuring clear communication and seamless execution
β’ Own project planning, timelines, and budgets to deliver high-quality creative work on time, on budget, and with minimal errors
β’ Develop, maintain, and improve project documentation and reporting, including asset trackers, timelines, and production budgets
β’ Collaborate with Project Managers across Peacock and NBCUniversal to ensure alignment on cross-functional dependencies such as content inclusion, restrictions, and flighting
β’ Proactively identify risks within campaigns and mitigate or escalate issues as needed
β’ Initial focus will be on Peacockβs Brand and Partnership campaigns
Qualifications / Requirements
β’ Bachelorβs degree or equivalent experience
β’ 5+ years of experience leading production-centric projects
β’ Strong understanding of project management methodologies, with the ability to apply the appropriate approach based on scope and context
β’ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of an organization
β’ Proven leadership skills and experience coordinating teams across functions and locations
β’ Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
Desired Characteristics
β’ Self-starter, independent, mature worker who consistently delivers with minimal oversight
β’ Comfortable navigating ambiguity, with a drive to establish clarity, structure, and forward momentum
β’ Culture carrier with the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead by example
β’ Experience with Airtable and asset/project management tools, or similar platforms, with the ability to learn new systems quickly