Publicist - NBC News

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 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 Publicist will support day-to-day media relations for NBC News across the network’s TV, digital & streaming platforms, as well as assist in the promotion of network talent, programming, breaking news, election coverage and events. The Publicist will report into the Senior Director for NBC News Communications. The role requires extensive organizational skills, creative and innovative thinking, proven written skills and a strong interest in news, politics, media and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the NBC News PR Senior Director in promotion of NBC News programming, newsgathering and talent across the network’s TV, digital and streaming platforms.
• Monitor and publicize news-making interviews, exclusives, and special coverage; promote exclusive and enterprise stories.
• Provide support with research projects and other assigned press projects.
• Generate press materials, including press releases, pitches, editorial lists, bios, talking points & social media posts.
• Develop and maintain press lists and key media relationships.
• Identity speaking opportunities and relevant conferences for talent and executives.
• Assist with facilitating and staffing various press events including interviews, press tours, or special coverage events.
• This position requires working from the office a minimum of 4 days per week.

• Must have minimum 3 years of work experience in public relations or communications role.
• Experience in news and journalism a strong plus.
• Must have strong interest in news, politics and media.
• Must be available to work in New York.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime on short notice.

Desired Characteristics:

• A team player with experience working across different teams.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Should be able to work in fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines.
• Robust understanding of and enthusiasm for the television news and media industry.
• Willingness to work beyond regular hours.
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling talent, confidential and sensitive information.
• Must have minimum 3 years of work experience in public relations or communications role.
• Experience in news and journalism a strong plus.
• Must have strong interest in news, politics and media.
• Must be available to work in New York
• Willingness to travel and work overtime on short notice.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

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: $65,000 - $80,000

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].