Manager, Communications Job in Englewood Cliffs 07632, New York US


Business Segment
Content Distribution

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with SVP, Communications and Director, Communications to manage internal/external communications and press efforts for NBCU TV Network's properties relating to affiliate sales, marketing, digital distribution and community relations

  • Generate publicity for two divisions in trade, business and consumer press via strategically pitched stories, executive interviews and strategic announcements.

  • React immediately and strategically to situations requiring crisis management.

  • Stay attuned to developments in content distribution landscape and update team/provide talking points as needed.

  • Draft press releases, executive notes, media alerts and talking points for key announcements

  • Research, identify, and schedule key speaking opportunities and award nominations for executives and division.

  • Develop positive relationships with NBCU executives, internal and external clients and distribution partners (i.e. MVPD partners, Apple, etc.) and provide consistent messaging to all constituencies for key announcements.

  • Work closely to develop and execute press strategy on priority affiliate marketing promotions for NBCU cable networks and digital initiatives, working closely with the cable network press teams

  • Act as media strategist for key assigned initiatives

  • Service daily media requests and act as source of information for Content Distribution.

  • Execute bi-monthly Content Distribution staff meeting.

  • Create presentations, briefing books and prepare talking points and QA's for talent and executives.

  • Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news.

  • Update and maintain press kit contents including bios, fact sheets, photos, etc.

  • Create media lists and update press contacts.

  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications/Requirements

    Basic Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years in public relations/corporate communications and or entertainment/cable experience

  • Bachelor's Degree Eligibility Requirements:

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

  • Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

    • Desired Characteristics

  • Excellent writing and editing skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work both independently and with a team.

  • Ability to juggle and meet numerous deadlines and identify press opportunities.

  • Ability to multi-task, handling varied projects including writing news releases, employee communications, briefing notes, QAs, FAQs and numerous other writing assignments.

  • Proactive, creative and strategic thinking plus strong external and team coordination.

  • Understanding of and ability to execute corporate communications strategy quickly and in a way that furthers TV Nets/Digital Distribution’s goals/objectives.

  • Proven skills in crisis management and interfacing with all levels of executives and media.

  • Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

    • NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.