Communications Specialist – NBCU Local

Company Description

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

This position supports and executes internal and external communications functions across NBCUniversal Local, including media monitoring, industry research, materials preparation for internal communications platforms and external announcements, events and award submissions, social media management, and media relations. The role reports to the VP of Communications and works closely with the Director of Communications to partner with and support corporate management and team members across NBCUniversal Local’s 12 NBC- and 31 Telemundo-owned stations, five regional sports networks, multicast networks COZI TV, NBC LX Home and TeleXitos, and 15 local and regional news streaming channels. The position will also collaborate with communications teams from NBCUniversal News Group, including Telemundo Enterprises, and other NBCU divisions and groups.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Acts as a key member of the NBCUniversal Local communications team, providing support and coordinating key aspects across internal and external communications functions
• Oversees external media monitoring and reporting activities, including the development of daily reports covering industry, company and division news
• Leads social media content strategy, planning, development and execution for division communications channels, including LinkedIn and X
• Assists with internal communications content planning and creation, and maintenance of internal communications platforms and channels, including division newsletter and intranet sites
• Contributes to departmental communications materials, including press releases, press lists, tracking documents, executive bios, briefing documents, etc.…
• Researches and coordinates industry event participation, speaking opportunities and award submissions for division and its executives
• Acts as primary point person for select media relations and publicity responsibilities, including writing, pitching, and helping place stories across owned, shared and earned media
• Liaises with marketing, digital, news and other key departments to coordinate information for corporate communications and other cross-division communications teams
• Works cross-functionally with teams across the division, including marketing, product, research, and programming to provide communications support. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years or more of experience in communications, media relations or related field
• Must be fully bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY, or Miami, FL

Qualifications:

• Strong writing, editing, and proof-reading skills in English and Spanish and familiarity with AP Style
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Word, Excel and PPT)
• Capable of graphic creation and image and video editing
• Experience with social media and knowledge social and digital media tools and platforms

Desired Characteristics: 

• Highly organized
• Strong interest in media industry and local news
• Self-starter with strong initiative and careful attention to detail
• Strong relationship builder; works effectively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously
• Self-starter capable of managing sever