Director, Communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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:

The Director of Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of public relations campaigns and strategies for scripted, specials and live events programming. This position is based in New York, NY and will report to the Senior Vice President of Communications.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee and create innovative press campaigns and strategies for programming.
• Generate press materials including press releases, press strategies, bios, episode descriptions, pitch letters, website content and media alerts.
• Pitch stories to national and local media, including print, digital, and broadcast.
• Create and supervise press activities for series including interviews, photo shoots, press tours and on-set visits.
• Media train and prepare talent and executives for interviews, appearances, panels, press conferences and trade shows.
• Proactively identify breakthrough trends and social media opportunities to maximize series coverage.
• Service daily media requests and act as network source of information on programs.
• Work closely with internal departments to create and execute strategies, network goals, announcements and presentations.
• Cultivate relationships with talent, producers, PR agencies and representatives, agents, managers, production companies, media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum coverage.
• Coordinate press efforts with outside PR agency to successfully execute show campaign strategies.
• Assist department on special events including premiere and finale parties, press stunts, red carpets, Upfront events and Television Critics Association.
• Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10 years of experience in PR/Communications or related field
• Previous experience in the media industry

Desired Characteristics:
• Publicity experience at a cable network or related entertainment company is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to identify coverage opportunities beyond the television pages and utilize emerging social media trends when promoting series.
• Extensive relationships with a broad range of national and local press outlets, reporters, bloggers, bookers and producers.
• Experience interfacing with high-profile talent, top industry executives and media.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle numerous projects and deadlines within an extremely fast paced and high volume environment.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office 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: $120,000-$150,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

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