NBCUniversal
Director, Publicity
NBCUniversal, Universal City, California, United States, 91608
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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.
This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.
The Director of Publicity will create and execute full media campaigns for Peacock diverse slate of original content. The ideal candidate will develop a comprehensive plan and work aggressively to secure appropriate coverage, generating maximum positive publicity for Peacock programming. Reporting to the Vice President, Publicity, the Director will be a key member of the West Coast publicity team. The candidate must have established press relationships and a portfolio of successful earned media campaign coverage and analysis. Ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with incredible attention to detail, a team-focused attitude, and a solutions-oriented approach.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic press campaigns as lead strategist for assigned Peacock Original series and/or films.
Maintain positive relationships with talent, producers, publicists, agents, managers, production staff, media and executives.
Serve as lead publicist on awards campaigns for assigned series and films.
Foster strong contacts with print, online and electronic media.
Implement special promotional activities including publicity events, press conferences, panels and screenings as a part of series campaign.
Manage agencies supporting on assigned titles and projects.
Possess a strong understanding of and experience with social media.
Coordinate print and digital interviews, on-set visits, photo shoots and EPKs.
Generate press materials for assigned series, including announcement releases, bios, loglines, talking points, story synopses, pitch letters and correspondence.
Establish trusting relationships with content executives, marketing, social media and other cross-functional stakeholders both internally and externally.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Experience working with unscripted content strongly preferred
Desired Characteristics
Must be excited to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional attitude
A stellar collaborator with cross-functional teams
A proactive multi-tasker, with the ability to prioritize and meet numerous deadlines
Serve as an external talent-facing, press-facing representative of the company, evoking Peacock’s brand values with professionalism
A highly effective communicator
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
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, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.
This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.
The Director of Publicity will create and execute full media campaigns for Peacock diverse slate of original content. The ideal candidate will develop a comprehensive plan and work aggressively to secure appropriate coverage, generating maximum positive publicity for Peacock programming. Reporting to the Vice President, Publicity, the Director will be a key member of the West Coast publicity team. The candidate must have established press relationships and a portfolio of successful earned media campaign coverage and analysis. Ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with incredible attention to detail, a team-focused attitude, and a solutions-oriented approach.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategic press campaigns as lead strategist for assigned Peacock Original series and/or films.
Maintain positive relationships with talent, producers, publicists, agents, managers, production staff, media and executives.
Serve as lead publicist on awards campaigns for assigned series and films.
Foster strong contacts with print, online and electronic media.
Implement special promotional activities including publicity events, press conferences, panels and screenings as a part of series campaign.
Manage agencies supporting on assigned titles and projects.
Possess a strong understanding of and experience with social media.
Coordinate print and digital interviews, on-set visits, photo shoots and EPKs.
Generate press materials for assigned series, including announcement releases, bios, loglines, talking points, story synopses, pitch letters and correspondence.
Establish trusting relationships with content executives, marketing, social media and other cross-functional stakeholders both internally and externally.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
Experience working with unscripted content strongly preferred
Desired Characteristics
Must be excited to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional attitude
A stellar collaborator with cross-functional teams
A proactive multi-tasker, with the ability to prioritize and meet numerous deadlines
Serve as an external talent-facing, press-facing representative of the company, evoking Peacock’s brand values with professionalism
A highly effective communicator
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
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, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.