Paralegal, Regulatory Affairs

NBCUniversal • Full-Time • Washington, DC, US • 1w ago

Company Description

Join our NBCUniversal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at NBCU Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

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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As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Purpose

NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies, is seeking to hire a regulatory paralegal for our Washington, DC office.

Job Duties

Maintain master FCC calendar of license terms and filing deadlines
Assist with FCC licensing coordination, including proofreading and filing applications and other documents in LMS, ULS and ICFS
Liaise with company personnel in support of FCC periodic reporting obligations
Support preparation of regulatory compliance training materials and oversee internal compliance audits periodically
Monitor FCC Daily Digest, Federal Register and other sources for deadlines and other matters affecting NBCUniversal
Coordinate with Finance regarding preparation and submission of quarterly and annual Universal Service Fund reports
Partner with with FCC staff to troubleshoot filing systems and other matters
Lead coordination efforts for the Regulatory Affairs team’s project management duties
Provide additional support to the team as needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal, and/or equivalent experience in a law firm or corporate setting; or a J.D. degree
Proficiency with software programs, including the suite of programs in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Paralegal certificate preferred

Desired Characteristics

Experience handling matters before the FCC strongly preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as attention to detail
Tech-savvy; experience with and/or willingness to utilize technology tools
Superior organizational skills
Ability to work both collaboratively, as well as independently based on general guidance and experience
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office, in Washington DC, a minimum of three days per week.

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: $60,000 - $85,000.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.