Publicist

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
The Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press/media outlets for VERSANT's four entertainment cable networks (Oxygen, E!, USA, & SYFY.)

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Act as media strategist, campaign planner and spokesperson for assigned shows
• Aid in development and execution of a comprehensive communications campaign to support assigned series and specials, including scripted, unscripted, documentaries and live events.
• Develop relationships with the talent, production partners, PR agencies and representatives, agents, managers, , media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum positive press coverage
• Coordinate print and electronic interviews and photo shoots on behalf of assigned series and talent
• Generate press materials including ratings and programming releases, series descriptions, loglines, bios, and talking points,
• Pitch stories to trade and consumer press to support overall series campaigns
• Service daily media requests and act as network source of information on programs
• Develop, plan and execute events, press junkets and screenings for priority series across each network
• Track budgets for assigned series and run point on press schedules and travel itineraries for series talent
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to executive overall campaign objectives for network priorities
• Staff virtual and in-person press appearances for network talent, executives and series producers
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or a related industry field
• Must have 2+ years of experience in a Communications-related role preferably in television/entertainment publicity
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Experience pitching, booking and covering national and local media interviews
• Effective multi-tasker with the ability to juggle several series in various stages of development
• Strategic and critical thinker that can identify critical content and or talent issues to elevate in a timely manner
• Ability to develop interesting and unusual creative ideas to help set the networks apart in the press
• Solid organizational/creative skills, detail oriented, collaborative team player
• Ability and proven track record working with high profile talent, talent representatives, producers and executives as well as positive media relationships
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to think big and innovate
• Some travel and weekend work required
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, CA

Additional Information:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
• 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 benefits and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z3ojb7-216-73-216-129-42 in your application.