Communications Coordinator
- Full-time
- Business Segment: Universal Television Entertainment Group
- Compensation: USD 50000 - USD 60000 - yearly
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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Coordinator, Communications will handle administrative duties and assist in supporting the series publicity team on day-to-day activities of campaigns, as well as supporting the SVP of Communications for the Scripted Publicity department of Universal Television Entertainment Group.
Responsibilities:
- Answer telephones and perform administrative duties, such as calendar scheduling, booking travel, drafting itineraries, processing invoices, preparing expense reports, reconciling P-cards, among others
- Function as administrative liaison to departmental staff, external vendors, and consultants
- Maintain/update press contact database and additional internal lists
- Prepare internal and external distributions and correspondence
- Maintain/update our press site, Media Village
- Help with the onboarding process for any new members of the Communications team
- Prepare programming team calendars
- Support Communications team on series campaigns as needed
- Assist with talent relations needs including booking travel, booking hair/make-up, drafting itineraries, internal and external gifting, among others
- Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
- Maintain series team budget tracker
- Assist publicists with tracking press coverage and maintaining show press reports
- Maintain series team status document
- Assist publicists with show sheets, including updating talent information along with their representatives
- Work and facilitate press events including semi-annual press tours, award shows, specials, and events
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with talent, producers, public relations agencies and representatives, agents, managers, production staff, media, and programming executives
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- 1+ year of public relations experience, including internships
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Positive attitude with a passion and desire to learn entertainment publicity
- Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects while remaining cool under pressure
- Detail-oriented and proactive with an eagerness to learn and take on new tasks
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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 [email protected].