Manager, Strategic 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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

Position Overview

NBCUniversal Media Group is seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications to support external communications across our Product, Tech and Decision Sciences organizations.

This role will help shape and execute communications strategies that highlight NBCUniversal’s innovation in streaming, technology and data, bringing to life how product and tech advancements expand Peacock’s entertainment experiences and deepen audience engagement.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and curious, collaborative and creative thinker with experience in media, technology or streaming and a passion for working at the intersection of entertainment, media and technology.

Here you can:

• Partner with the Director and SVP, Strategic Communications, NBCUniversal Media Group to develop and execute communications strategies supporting key initiatives across Product, Technology and Decision Sciences
• Compose key communications materials, including plans, press releases, FAQs, talking points, speeches and presentations
• Support speaking engagements and awards strategy for the Product, Tech and Decision Sciences teams, including identifying opportunities, managing calendars, drafting submissions and traveling to support executives as needed
• Manage press inquiries in a timely manner, and build and maintain relationships with key tech, trade, business and consumer reporters and proactively research, identify and recommend new media targets
• Collaborate seamlessly with communications colleagues, and partner with teams across the division and larger organization on major company milestones
• Track industry trends across media, streaming and technology to inform messaging and identify opportunities
• Manage key processes and tools, including communications calendars, timelines, SharePoint and Airtable resources and internal documentation

Qualifications

The Person

• 5+ years of communications, PR or related roles (experience in media, entertainment, streaming and/or tech preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop smart, concise and impactful messaging
• Solid media instincts and experience managing press relationships
• Proven judgment and critical thinking skills in developing proactive solutions with long-term implications in mind, prioritizing key opportunities and anticipating issues
• Calm and confident in interactions with senior executives and partners across the company
• Ability to work within a fast-paced matrixed corporate environment with multiple stakeholders
• Hyper-efficient self-starter with strong attention to detail and exceptional project and time management skills to handle and prioritize multiple initiatives at once and the ability to work quickly yet accurately to meet tight timelines

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimb