Coordinator, External Communications

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. 

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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.

The NBCUniversal Advertising and Partnerships Communications team is looking for a proactive self-starter who’s ready to roll up their sleeves to help advance team priorities and business objectives. You will work to support all our external communications including media relations, executive communications, product communications, and thought leadership. As part of the role, you will assist with media tracking, press pitching, executive briefings, awards submissions, news recaps, executive social media, and more. In addition, you will also manage various administrative functions and operational duties.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the Communications team, helping execute external initiatives including implementing comms plans, ideating and executing pitches, supporting executive speaking opportunities, drafting awards submissions, and crafting social copy to amplify comms announcements and initiatives.
• Support ongoing press tracking including monitoring major papers, trades, newsletters and online outlets as well as social platforms for relevant NBCUniversal news and industry clips and distribute to multiple audiences including NBCUniversal senior executives, the company’s various communications teams and division-wide Advertising & Partnerships employees.
• Regularly research and provide short summaries on timely industry news and developments for the division’s awareness.
• Support the team’s Weekly Update email and distribute to members of Communications team and senior NBCUniversal executives.
• Aid in the development and growth of our digital communication efforts.
• Assist in updating editorial calendars and communications team task management systems, including its AI workflows.
• Utilize strong writing skills in a variety of formats with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all communications are streamlined, accurate, and relevant.
• Assist with media relations projects that support the Advertising and Partnerships division’s business objectives. 
• Develop briefing materials, prep documents, and assist in preparing key executives for public-facing opportunities.
• Support our robust executive communications strategy, managing events, speaking engagements & awards deadlines, researching industry opportunities, drafting submissions, pitching speaking opportunities, liaising with key external contacts and organizers. 

• 1+year work experience in communications, media and/or advertising preferred
• Some experience working events and supporting high-profile executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics:

Productivity

• Excellent at problem-solving, taking initiative, proactively multi-tasking, and the ability to prioritize with precise attention to detail.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams as well as adapt and learn new technology
• Comfortable seeking clarification, offering assistance and asking for extra support when needed
• Able to manage several projects simultaneously

Curiosity

• Demonstrated interest working in advertising sales, media, or a related B2B environment
• Passion for communications, social media, events, as well as the advertising, entertainment and tech industry with an interest in pursuing a career in the field

Team Culture

• Proven ability to thrive in a very fast-paced environment with a calm and kind demeanor
• Positive attitude and a passion for the work and the overall mission + goals of the division and company
• Takes feedback in stride and as an opportunity to grow and develop
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Highly collaborative and willingness to roll up their sleeves and partner across the organization

Communications

• Strong writing skills with ability/potential to see the full business picture when creating a narrative
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization (from Assistant to Chairman)

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.

Salary range: $55,000 - $58,000 (overtime eligible)

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].