Manager, Strategic 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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. 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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

The NBCU Media Group is a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands, supported by media industry leaders, Comcast, NBCUniversal and Sky. When you join our team, you’ll work across our dynamic portfolio including Peacock, NOW, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and TV Everywhere, powering streaming across more than 70 countries globally. And the evolution doesn’t stop there. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience.

We are seeking a Manager of Strategic Communications to help support NBCUniversal Media Group communications strategies, reporting into the SVP of Media Group Communications.

You will help develop, shape and execute external communications strategies that advance our corporate narrative and amplify the voices of our company leaders across platforms, press and key industry conversations.

You will be responsible for the creation and management of corporate communication materials, including key messages, team presentations, talk tracks and more, while also supporting the NBCU Media Group executive thought leadership efforts.

Ideally, you will be passionate about the evolving landscape across media, entertainment and technology, and innately curious, collaborative and creative.

This position will be hybrid and based in our New York, NY office.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the SVP, Strategic Communications, NBCUniversal Media Group and the broader communications team in developing and amplifying the company’s corporate narrative
• Lead on securing high-profile speaking engagements, industry awards, and placement on influential recognition programs in coordination with the broader communications team
• Create and edit key corporate communications materials, including press releases, Q&A, talking points, speeches and presentations
• Work closely with our bench of spokespeople on areas of interest and support in media & presentation training sessions internally
• Manage press inquiries in a timely manner, and build and maintain relationships with key business and trade reporters, as well as with event organizers to pitch and secure appearances
• Collaborate seamlessly with communications colleagues, and partner with teams across the division and larger organization on major company milestones
• Maintain an active pulse and perspective on the trends across the media & entertainment industry
• Recognize and adapt to rapidly changing business needs and prioritize accordingly

• 6+ years' of corporate communications and/or executive communications (experience in media, entertainment, streaming and/or tech preferred)
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop smart, concise and impactful messaging and a strong grasp of tone, audience and channel
• Existing relationships with press and conference/event organizers
• Strong critical thinking skills in developing proactive solutions with long-term implications in mind, prioritizing key opportunities and anticipating issues
• Ability to work within a fast-paced matrixed corporate environment with multiple stakeholders
• Hyper-efficient and exceptional project and time management skills to handle and prioritize multiple initiatives at once and the ability to work quickly yet accurately to meet tight timelines

Additional Requirements:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• 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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

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].