VP, Communications, Media Relations

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$190K/yr – $235K/yrDirector/Executive12+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the division’s external communications strategy for NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships, leading a team and partnering with cross-functional leadership to shape narratives for marquee events and corporate initiatives.

  • Own communications strategy and execution for the division
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team
  • Collaborate across Sales, Strategy, Product, Marketing, and Corporate Communications on key narratives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute communications strategies that drive business impact across NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships' portfolio of advertising partnerships, programming integrations, advertising capabilities, sales priorities, and marquee industry events.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  • Partner closely with leaders across Sales, Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales Enablement, and Corporate Communications to develop cohesive narratives that support business objectives and strengthen NBCUniversal's position in the advertising marketplace.
  • Oversee the communications strategy and execution for the division's marquee industry moments, including the NBCUniversal Upfront, Cannes Lions, SXSW, Advertising Week, BravoCon, and other high-profile marketplace engagements.
  • Shape and lead the Advertising & Partnerships communications strategy for NBCUniversal's flagship corporate initiatives and cultural tentpoles, aligning with cross-functional communications teams to elevate advertiser relevance, including the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, NBC100, BravoCon, Bravo Fan Fest, and more.
  • Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives, providing strategic counsel on media relations, positioning, issues management, speaking opportunities, and market-facing communications.
  • Identify opportunities to elevate NBCUniversal's visibility and influence through proactive storytelling, industry events, and strategic media engagement.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving advertising ecosystem, including advertising technology, AI-powered capabilities, data, audience solutions, and measurement innovation, to effectively position NBCUniversal's leadership in the marketplace.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, industry influencers, clients, partners, and external communications counterparts to advance business and communications objectives.

Requirements

  • 12-15+ years of communications experience, including leadership experience within advertising, media, technology, or related industries.
  • Deep expertise across the advertising, media, and technology landscape, including streaming, AI, data and measurement, and ad tech, with a strong network of industry media, influencers, and business stakeholders.
  • Proven people leader with a track record of building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated communications strategies that advance complex business priorities and drive measurable marketplace impact.
  • Exceptional strategic thinker and communicator, with the ability to anticipate opportunities, have a proactive business mindset, and translate complex business and product initiatives into compelling narratives.
  • Highly credible executive presence with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.
  • Outstanding writing and storytelling skills, with experience developing executive communications strategies.
  • Highly collaborative leader who builds trusted partnerships across functions, influences key stakeholders, and drives alignment around the organization's most critical business priorities.
  • New York-based with willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred

  • Must possess "forward-thinking" acumen that will position the Advertising and Partnerships division to be ahead of the curve, while simultaneously maintaining day-to-day initiatives
  • Strategic and creative thinker who can project manage and execute an advanced, integrated communications campaign
  • Strong knowledge of industry trends with a proactive and creative storyteller mindset
  • Highly professional individual with strong executive presence
  • Problem solver and adept negotiator with demonstrated ability to build consensus within a matrixed enterprise
  • Remains calm and focused under pressure
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