Associate Manager, Communications- News Group

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The News Group Communications team helps strengthen and protect the reputation of one of the world's most trusted news organizations through both internal and external communications. The team supports employees, leaders, journalists and brands through strategic communications initiatives that advance business priorities, celebrate world-class journalism, and foster connection and engagement across the organization. This role is a foundational part of our ability to communicate effectively with employees and key stakeholders across the NBCU News Group, spanning domestic and international operations, linear, digital and streaming platforms. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Communications, the position will primarily support employee communications and engagement efforts while partnering with colleagues across the broader Communications team on select external communications initiatives. We are looking for a communications professional with meaningful internal or employee communications experience and a strong interest in news and journalism. This is a communications role, rather than an editorial position, but it requires someone who understands the news environment and is excited to support the journalists, teams and brands behind our journalism.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of communications experience in internal communications, employee communications, media relations, journalism, agency communications or related fields
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (writing samples required)
Experience managing employee communications channels, including intranet platforms, newsletters or employee engagement tools
Experience developing communications content for multiple audiences and channels
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communications platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Slack and email distribution tools
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Design and/or creative development experience preferred
Demonstrated success supporting employee communications, engagement initiatives or organizational communications programs
Strong interest in journalism, news and current events, media and understanding of the role and mission of a news organization
Experience working in or supporting a news, media, journalism, or similarly fast-paced organization preferred
Exceptional writing, storytelling and organizational skills
Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
Self-starter who can navigate a complex organization and build strong cross-functional relationships
Team-oriented with a collaborative approach and positive attitude
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to support time-sensitive communications outside regular business hours when needed

Responsibilities

Ensure employees are equipped with the information, resources and tools they need to deliver world-class journalism and maintain an understanding of News Group strategic priorities and business objectives.
Support execution of communications across a variety of internal channels, including newsletters, intranet platforms, employee meetings and leadership communications.
Develop content that delivers information in engaging and accessible formats for diverse employee audiences.
Identify opportunities to connect employees domestically and internationally and strengthen engagement across the organization.
Partner closely with HR, Inclusion and business leaders to support employee-focused initiatives including town halls, employee councils, career development programming, wellbeing initiatives and other engagement efforts.
Support communications tied to strategic organizational priorities and business transformation initiatives.
Collaborate with NBCU divisional Internal Communications teams and Corporate Communications to streamline and cascade important information for employees.
Support leaders in helping employees understand company strategy and how their work contributes to organizational goals.
Assist in planning, drafting materials and maintaining communications calendars for key initiatives, including leadership updates, town halls, employee events, newsletters, intranet content and other employee communications programs.
Partner with members of the NBC News Communications team on select external communications initiatives and campaigns.
Assist with communications planning and execution surrounding major news events, special programming, tentpole moments and organizational announcements.
Support the development of messaging, briefing materials, executive communications and other communications resources as needed.
Support talent, leadership and brand visibility efforts in partnership with Communications team colleagues.
Support the NBC News Communications team in an operational capacity, including team coordination, project support and administration of communications platforms and resources.