Director, Communications
NBCUniversal
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 11/4/2021 5:11:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Role Purpose
The Director of Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of public relations campaigns and strategies for scripted, specials and live events programming. This position is based in New York, NY and will report to the Senior Vice President of Communications.
Responsibilities
• Oversee and create innovative press campaigns and strategies for programming.
• Generate press materials including press releases, press strategies, bios, episode descriptions, pitch letters, website content and media alerts.
• Pitch stories to national and local media, including print, digital, and broadcast
• Create and supervise press activities for series including interviews, photo shoots, press tours and on-set visits.
• Media train and prepare talent and executives for interviews, appearances, panels, press conferences and trade shows.
• Proactively identify breakthrough trends and social media opportunities to maximize series coverage.
• Service daily media requests and act as network source of information on programs.
• Work closely with internal departments to create and execute strategies, network goals, announcements and presentations.
• Cultivate relationships with talent, producers, PR agencies and representatives, agents, managers, production companies, media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum coverage.
• Coordinate press efforts with outside PR agency to successfully execute show campaign strategies.
• Assist department on special events including premiere and finale parties, press stunts, red carpets, Upfront events and Television Critics Association.
• Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news.
• Additional duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• 8 years or equivalent experience in PR/Communications
• Previous experience in the media industry
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Desired Characteristics
• Publicity experience at a cable network or related entertainment company is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to identify coverage opportunities beyond the television pages and utilize emerging social media trends when promoting series.
• Extensive relationships with a broad range of national and local press outlets, reporters, bloggers, bookers and producers.
• Experience interfacing with high-profile talent, top industry executives and media.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle numerous projects and deadlines within an extremely fast paced and high volume environment.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.