Communications Manager, International

Job Description

Responsibilities
Division: CNBC International
Department: Marketing & Communications
Position: Communications Manager, International
Band: LPB
Reports to: Communications & Marketing Director, International
Location: London/Singapore

NBC UNIVERSAL

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

CNBC INTERNATIONAL

CNBC is the world's number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

CNBC's vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network's premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live events where consumers can experience CNBC's award-winning journalism, live.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.

Visit www.cnbc.com for more information.
OVERVIEW

The Communications Manager manages press and communication activities for CNBC International ensuring the brand is positively positioned in front of both audience and trade partners and its reputation as first in business and financial news is maintained. The Communications Manager handles media relations, delivers coverage of key news stories and business wins.

This role is also responsible for the creation and delivery of all-staff internal communications, working closely with the wider International Communications and Marketing team. The ability to build strong and constructive working relationships is key, as this position supports many internal stakeholders across the global News Group organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Help create and execute strategic PR plans for CNBC's news and long-form content, special events, and editorial and business priorities
• Research, build media lists and work closely with the CNBC International newsroom team to identify and disseminate breaking news and big interviews
• Monitor, analyse and report on trending news stories and social media conversations, press coverage and competitor landscape
• Work with the Marketing team and field producers to secure talent appearances, interviews and incremental content and brand exposure when CNBC reporters are on location at events, such as Mobile World Congress and RISE conference
• Generate press materials including news releases, media alerts, programming announcements, pitch letters and talking points
• Partner with internal teams across the business to identify publicity opportunities, including Distribution, Business Development and NBC Universal's commercial division Catalyst
• Seek opportunities to profile editorial and corporate leaders within the news/advertising media industry
• Build and maintain effective relationships with PR and media agencies, business, consumer and trade press, and the organisations appearing on the network to bolster CNBC's reputation as the number one business and financial news network
• Cultivate positive relationships with talent, producers and newsdesk to help external and internal communication flow
• Manage and track the Communications budget ensuring rigorous attention to detail on all PR and comms related costs
• Manage photo and video shoots for business day programs, talent and events
• Proactively oversee CNBC's entry into industry awards, working with internal teams to gather data, drafting copy and submitting entries
• Work closely with CNBC's social media and digital team to promote content online and manage select corporate social media accounts, such as the @CNBCiPR Twitter feed

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
• Manage the production of CNBC International's weekly internal newsletter, Inside CNBC
• Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news and provide briefings to senior leadership on developments
• Work with the Director of Communications and Marketing, International to deliver an active and informed internal communications programme which engages internal audiences
• Play a fundamental role in the planning and delivery of leadership communications including the quarterly Town Hall from the CNBC President and other internal business events

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
• Significant prior experience in marketing communications or PR required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail fundamental
• Outstanding communicator who is articulate, agile, enthusiastic and a self-starter essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills, combining the ability to build trust and effective internal and external networks of relations is key
• Ability to multitask with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines crucial
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team is vital
• Keen interest in finance and knowledge of publishing and news media important
• Background working across international markets and cultures desirable
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint a plus
• Willingness to travel a bonus

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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