Manager, 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

The Manager, Communications, will serve as a strategic communications partner supporting Universal Entertainment’s corporate communications efforts. Partnering closely with senior communications leaders and stakeholders across the entertainment portfolio, this role will help shape and execute communication strategies that elevate the organization’s reputation, business priorities, and executive visibility. 

Executive & Strategic Communications

• 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 the 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.

Media Relations & Profile Building

• 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.

Team Partnership & Operations

• Serve as a reliable 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.

Basic Requirements

• 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, with 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.
• Entertainment, media, studio, agency, or related industry experience are strongly preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven media relations and pitching experience, including the ability to develop compelling story angles, proactively pitch reporters, secure meaningful media coverage, and manage media inquiries.
• Established network of media contacts, with strong relationships across relevant markets.
• Proven collaborator who thrives in highly matrixed and fast-paced environments. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop talent and contribute to strong team culture. 
• Demonstrates exceptional professionalism, confidence, poise, and sophistication when engaging with senior executives, influential stakeholders, and prominent individuals.
• Handles sensitive information and confidential matters with the utmost discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• A natural problem-solver who anticipates challenges, thinks creatively, and identifies practical solutions.

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $90,000 – $110,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.