Associate Manager, Communications

Job Description

Associate Manager, Communications (UP&E)

Universal Products & Experiences Overview:
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. https://www.universalproductsexperiences.com/
Universal Products & Experiences is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce of the highest caliber. We are committed to fostering equitable and inclusive environments that honor the experiences, perspectives, and uniqueness of each colleague.
It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Description
The Associate Manager of Communications is responsible for working alongside the Universal Products & Experiences' Global Communications team to execute daily external communications activities and programs, as well as some operational team responsibilities. The role reports to one of the Senior Directors of Global Communications and will coordinate with the team in the development and creation of managing licensee partner activities and initiatives, communicating directly with key stakeholders, tracking and creating coverage reports, drafting press materials and/or revising partner press materials, overseeing product ordering, inventory and mailings, maintaining media and influencer lists, as well as supporting event production.
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: $65,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary
Qualifications

Responsibilities include:
• Collaborates with the Global Comms team to execute daily PR work
• Manages key franchise initiatives, in partnership with Comms team
• Drafts and/or reviews PR collateral and publicity materials
• Oversees department operational tasks, such as website maintenance, warehouse inventory and vendor management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather materials for press development
• Manages media mailers, product ordering/requests, and creation of necessary materials for specific campaigns
• Maintains media and influencer lists based on campaigns/projects
• Monitors press and influencer coverage, creates coverage tracker and clips coverage as needed
• Supports event staffing needs, such as: media check-in, production help, product deliveries
• Light to moderate travel may be required
• Helps to maintain team budget and oversees the processing and tracking of invoices and payments to vendors
• Other Global Comms team duties as assigned, including internal communications like newsletter development and website management
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum 3-5 years of PR, Publicity or Communications experience, agency or in-house
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, as well as PowerPoint/Keynote; experience in Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop a plus
• Knowledge of all basic office equipment required
• Bachelor's degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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