Manager, Communications

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

11d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Communications, serves as a strategic communications partner supporting Universal Entertainment’s corporate communications efforts. Working closely with senior communications leaders and stakeholders across the entertainment portfolio, the role helps shape and execute communications strategies that elevate the organization’s reputation, business priorities, and executive visibility. The position supports executive and strategic communications, media relations and profile building, and team partnership and operations. It develops communications materials, supports executive media opportunities, maintains media relationships and coverage tracking, and coordinates plans and timelines across Global Communications and internal teams. The role requires sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and high-profile initiatives. This is a hybrid position requiring work from the office at least four days per week; the company may change in-office requirements. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits and is bonus eligible. The listed salary range is $90,000–$110,000 per year.

Requirements

At least 5 years of communications, media relations, public relations, or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree; business, communications, or journalism discipline preferred.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including demonstrated experience drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, executive remarks, speeches, briefing materials, messaging documents, and other external-facing communications.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communications and media engagement strategies that support organizational objectives.
Experience preparing senior executives, organizational leaders, or high-profile principals for media interviews, public appearances, speaking engagements, and other external-facing opportunities.
Solid understanding of the evolving media landscape, including traditional media, digital platforms, social media, podcasts, and emerging communications channels.
Ability to handle sensitive information and confidential matters with discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
Hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Nice To Haves

Entertainment, media, studio, agency, or related industry experience is strongly preferred.
Media relations and pitching experience, including developing story angles, proactively pitching reporters, securing meaningful media coverage, and managing media inquiries.
Established network of media contacts and strong relationships across relevant markets.
Ability to collaborate and thrive in highly matrixed and fast-paced environments.
Ability to develop talent and contribute to strong team culture.
Professionalism, confidence, poise, and sophistication when engaging with senior executives, influential stakeholders, and prominent individuals.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
Problem-solving skills, including anticipating challenges, thinking creatively, and identifying practical solutions.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of communications strategies for Entertainment executives in collaboration with the VP, Communications.
Develop and draft talking points, remarks, briefing materials, correspondence, and other communications deliverables.
Translate business priorities, leadership perspectives, and cultural moments into compelling narratives and messaging.
Partner with communications teams across the entertainment portfolio to ensure consistency across the broader NBCUniversal brand and its executives.
Draft, edit, and distribute corporate announcements, press releases, statements, newsletters, and other communications materials.
Support the development and execution of media strategies and opportunities for Entertainment executives.
Develop media pitches, briefing materials, and interview preparation documents.
Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and other external partners.
Track media opportunities, coverage, and emerging trends to inform future planning.
Support strategic profile-building efforts for members of the Chairman’s leadership team and other key executives, as assigned.
Serve as a communications partner to the VP, Communications, helping manage priorities, information flow, and follow-through.
Maintain project plans, trackers, and timelines to ensure deliverables remain on track.
Collaborate across Global Communications and internal teams to support integrated communications efforts.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information and high-profile initiatives.