SVP, Communications, Entertainment & Sports

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 SVP, Entertainment & Sports Communications will be responsible for setting an innovative communications strategy, maximizing opportunities to showcase the SpinCo portfolio inclusive of our cable TV networks and properties (USA Sports, USA Entertainment, E!, Oxygen, SYFY,  Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, Fandago at Home, Sports Next, Golf Channel, GolfNow, GolfPass, and Sports Engine). The executive is passionate about the entertainment and sports landscape with deep experience around building strong narratives to strengthen business position inclusive of launching new products, new shows and live events. This role will also provide strategic counsel to leadership and lead a team responsible for media relations, industry events, leadership speaking opportunities, and crisis communication.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership to ensure alignment and support for Comms Initiatives
• Develop and implement communication strategies that align with company goals
• Enhance and protect the company's brand reputation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and influencers
• Manage crisis communication and media inquiries effectively
• Plan and execute high-profile events, including premieres, press conferences, and promotional activities
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event outcomes
• Monitor event budgets and timelines to ensure efficiency
• Develop comprehensive communication plans to promote key initiatives and projects
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies
• Partner with marketing, digital, and creative teams to align communication efforts
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and channels

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

• Minimum 15 years of Communications experience including experience working within a matrixed corporate environment
• Experience in product communications and managing product announcements, launches and campaigns
• Experience in entertainment communications and managing entertainment announcements, launches and campaigns
• Deep relationships with entertainment, sports, and digital media
• Demonstrated ability to develop, motivate, and manage a team of high caliber communications professionals across locations
• Proven successful track record of developing, shaping, and advancing narratives across all channels, including but not limited to digital, press, events, and industry relations that deliver tangible business results
• A proven track record of excellence in strategic communications, crisis management, media relations and working with C-Suite level executives
• Ability to collaborate across teams and varying priorities to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance goals; demonstrated capability in conflict resolution with tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrate a propensity for innovative thinking and entrepreneurial attitude while being respectful of business dynamics
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