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Open nowPosted 66 days ago

Publicist

NBCUniversal351 open roles

Pay
$65,000 – $80,000 a year
Where
Universal City, CALIFORNIA, United States
Work mode
Hybrid
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10.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. NBCUniversal postings stay open a median of 10 days.

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  2. 4.3%3 days
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  4. 15.9%14 days
  5. 34.1%30 days
This job: posted 66 days ago

NBCUniversal median: 10 days open

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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 Publicist will generate maximum exposure for Universal Studio Group original projects with a focus on series showrunners, BTL, awards editorial, and talent relations. The series include scripted and unscripted television, co-productions, and podcasts. The position reports into a senior member of the Communications team for Universal Studio Group.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the leadership of supervisor, work with network and distribution partners to create and implement unique and strategic PR campaigns for assigned series
  • Support studio PR leads on priority projects which includes, but is not limited to:Identify press opportunities for below-the-line creatives, showrunners, and executive producers Service daily media requests Coordinate appearances for electronic interviews, photo and video shoots, as well as industry and press events Contribute to award strategy campaigns for assigned series Position series for awards consideration with key press and industry influencers Provide talent and executive producers with media training as needed Serve as a talent relations liaison for the studio, which includes talent logistics for awards, booking hair, make and cars, start of production gifts, booking studio panels, assembling itineraries, etc. Maintain budget trackers for assigned projects Work with talent representatives to organize logistics for festivals, awards shows, etc.
  • Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news and podcasts
  • Monitor and pull press coverage of assigned show titles
  • Identify and share press clippings about industry business news
  • Work with network and distribution partners to help plan press events (junkets, red carpets, press screenings, panels, speaking opportunities, etc.)
  • Collaborate with the marketing team on awards campaigns, including gathering assets for microsite, various ads, panels, etc.
  • Collaborate with Corp Comms on executive opportunities and studio announcements and initiatives
  • Develop and maintain relations with key press (long lead magazines, weeklies, trade publications, major dailies, blogs, and other digital outlets)
  • Support supervisor in crafting strategies around projects, including series, library titles, and overall deals
  • Create and update team documents
  • Copy editing written materials
  • Be willing to step in and help colleagues and the team whenever needed

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of entertainment publicity experience, preferably at a studio

Desired Characteristics:

  • Knowledge of pitching, booking, and covering national and local media interviews
  • Have established relationships with the Television Press, Trade, Awards and Guild Press
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Self-motivated and a self-starter
  • Ability to work both independently and with a team
  • Ability to juggle and meet numerous deadlines and identify press opportunities
  • Proactive master multi-tasker and creative/strategic thinker
  • Open to feedback
  • Exhibit strong external and internal communication skills
  • Experience working on scripted and/or unscripted series
  • Superior organization and creative skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

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: $65,000 - $80,000

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].

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