Responsibilities

• Help shape externally NBCU’s overarching story, positioning and messaging.
• Translate complex business strategies, innovation, and company priorities into compelling stories that are accessible and differentiated.
• Identify the stories, milestones, people, businesses, and innovations that can strengthen the company’s reputation and bring its strategy to life.
• Develop integrated messaging frameworks and communications platforms that can be used consistently across external and internal audiences.
• Anticipate emerging issues and opportunities and proactively develop communications strategies around them.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned with the company’s business objectives and broader reputation strategy.
• Lead a highly proactive media strategy, consistently identifying and pitching compelling company stories.
• Coordinate closely with business-unit communications teams to amplify major company announcements, milestones, partnerships, innovations, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, trade, entertainment, , and industry reporters and editors.
• Develop creative, differentiated story angles and pitches that position the company and its executives at the center of important conversations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, media relations, journalism, or a related field, with significant experience advising senior executives.
• 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 reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Preferred

• Proven track record of developing and executing proactive corporate communications and media strategies that generate meaningful earned media.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex business topics compelling and accessible.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and established relationships with influential business, industry, and/or trade journalists.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive thought leadership that is authentic, differentiated, and connected to business strategy.
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing sensitive or high-profile communications issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong team leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to find the story, create the opportunity, and move quickly to capitalize on it.

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.