Manager, Communications

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of communications strategies for Entertainment executives in collaboration with the VP, Communications.
• Develop and draft talking points, remarks, briefing materials, correspondence, and other communications deliverables.
• Translate business priorities, leadership perspectives, and cultural moments into compelling narratives and messaging.
• Partner with the communications teams across the entertainment portfolio to ensure consistency across the broader NBCUniversal brand and its executives.
• Draft, edit, and distribute corporate announcements, press releases, statements, newsletters, and other communications materials.
• Support the development and execution of media strategies and opportunities for Entertainment executives.
• Develop media pitches, briefing materials, and interview preparation documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and other external partners.
• Track media opportunities, coverage, and emerging trends to inform future planning.
• Support strategic profile-building efforts for members of the Chairman’s leadership team and other key executives, as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of communications, media relations, public relations, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree; business, communications or journalism discipline preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, executive remarks, speeches, briefing materials, messaging documents, and other external-facing communications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communications and media engagement strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Experience preparing senior executives, organizational leaders, or high-profile principals for media interviews, public appearances, speaking engagements, and other external-facing opportunities.
• Solid understanding of the evolving media landscape, including traditional media, digital platforms, social media, podcasts, and emerging communications channels.
• Entertainment, media, studio, agency, or related industry experience are strongly preferred.

Preferred

• Proven media relations and pitching experience, including the ability to develop compelling story angles, proactively pitch reporters, secure meaningful media coverage, and manage media inquiries.
• Established network of media contacts, with strong relationships across relevant markets.
• Proven collaborator who thrives in highly matrixed and fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and contribute to strong team culture.
• Demonstrates exceptional professionalism, confidence, poise, and sophistication when engaging with senior executives, influential stakeholders, and prominent individuals.
• Handles sensitive information and confidential matters with the utmost discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• A natural problem-solver who anticipates challenges, thinks creatively, and identifies practical solutions.

Benefits

• 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.