Communications Coordinator

Company Description

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.

Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Together, these teams align NBCUniversal’s content and production expertise to inspire global audiences with television that entertains and shapes culture.

Job Description

The Communications Coordinator will support the Universal Television Entertainment Unscripted Communications department (NBC Broadcast and Bravo) with administrative and operational responsibilities. This position will report to the SVP, Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative and department support tasks including phone coverage, managing calendars, creating and disseminating TV highlights and listings, reconciling invoices, coordinating screeners/mailings, filing out creative briefs, maintaining editorial calendars, creating tune in alerts, coordinating high profile internal and external executive meetings, updating press lists, booking travel, and other assignments as required  
• Work hand-in-hand with the east coast coordinators to compile the daily clip packet, distribute press materials to key executives, keep team apprised of all breaking news, and monitor social media for all network and series-related coverage 
• Manage, hire and train staff interns every quarter 
• Assist the department with booking talent travel, creating schedules, and coordinating onsite coverage 
• Support with organizing press junkets, print interviews, set visits, photo shoots, etc.    
• Collect and write monthly listings highlights and manage dissemination of photos, electronic clips, and press releases  
• Work with awards team to ensure all deadlines and materials are properly submitted  
• Assist in the creation of show press materials and programming releases  
• Develop positive relationships with press, talent and their representatives, producers, production staff and programming executives to assist press managers in maximizing press coverage and minimizing crises 
• Oversee the team’s finances, including maintaining show budgets, reconciling invoices, tracking spending, and getting vendors registered

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism 
• 1+ years of experience in media, entertainment, or television publicity 
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to juggle a heavy workflow and meet numerous deadlines and shifting priorities  
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and with a team 
• Strong written and verbal communications skills  
• Excellent understanding of social media  
• Superior organization skills and high attention to detail 
• Highly resourceful and a problem solver 
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information 
• Available for minimal travel and weekend work

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally 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: $50,000 - $60,000 

Additional Information

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.