Manager, Global Communications

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Manager is responsible for collaborating with the Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) Global Communications team on external communications campaigns. The role reports to the Senior Director of Global Communications and will manage and execute publicity campaigns for UP&E’s consumer products, games and theme park merchandise business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storytelling and crafting messaging as well as in executing strategic PR campaigns, event management and media relations.

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: $85,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications campaigns for UP&E’s consumer products, games, and theme park merchandise business units
• Craft strategic brand and franchise messaging including press materials, pitches and talking points
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (franchise strategy, product development, content) to align on marketing goals and amplify key initiates
• Manage cross-divisional PR opportunities within the larger NBCUniversal and Universal Destinations & Experiences organizations
• Oversee and manage publicity campaign with external licensing partners
• Manage PR agency and vendors to facilitate execution of campaign goals
• Curate media and influencer lists
• Oversee creation of press and influencer coverage reports
• Manage event production for fan experiences, retail pop-ups, junkets,  premiers, among others
• Light to moderate travel could be required (as needed)

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of PR or Communications experience, preferably within entertainment, media, consumer products or retail; agency experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsBachelor's degree required in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, as well as Keynote

Desired:

• Knowledgeable about the evolving entertainment landscape and trends driving culture
• Strong Collaborator - Demonstrates ability to work on a team and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas
• Proactive - Demonstrates ability to take the initiative by confidently self-starting work and providing counsel
• Detailed Oriented - Pays attention to multiple details and multiple tasks while minimizing errors
• Confidentiality - Must be able to maintain department business with the utmost confidentially
• Flexibility - Demonstrates experience working in, and a positive attitude toward a rapidly changing business environment (both remote and in office)

Additional Requiremen