Manager, Strategic Communications
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, distribute it across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. Our portfolio includes leading entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce premier filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and operate global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner. Additionally, we manage industry-leading theme parks and experiences worldwide, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
About the role
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, demonstrating how product and tech advancements expand Peacock’s entertainment experiences and deepen audience engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and a 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.
Responsibilities
- 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, 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.
Requirements
- 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 a 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, 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, working quickly yet accurately to meet tight timelines.
Schedule
This position currently has a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A variety of discounts and perks.
Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Pay
Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible).