Communications Coordinator
- Full-time
- Business Segment: Versant Corporate
- 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
Responsibilities:
The Communications Entertainment Coordinator will support the Communications team for Versant’s cable networks USA, SYFY, Oxygen and E! and digital platforms including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes. The Coordinator role will report into the VP, Entertainment Communciations.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Perform administrative and department support tasks including phone coverage, calendar creating and disseminating highlights and listings, reconciling invoices, coordinating screeners/mailings, filing out creative briefs, maintaining editorial and awards 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 other 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
- Assist the department with booking talent travel, creating schedules and coordinating on-site coverage.
- Support with organizing press junkets, print interviews, set visits, photo shoots etc.
- Manage dissemination of photos, electronic clips and press releases.
- Assist in the creation of show press materials, programming releases and planning of special events
- Develop positive relationships with press, talent and their representatives, producers, production staff and programming executives in order to assist press managers in maximizing press coverage and minimizing crises
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience preferably in communications or entertainment publicity
- Minimum 1 year experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to juggle a heavy work flow and meet numerous deadlines and shifting priorities
- Individual must 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 problem solver
- Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Available for minimal travel and weekend work
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in New York, New York
Additional Information:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
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 benefits 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.
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].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.