Interim PR & Comms Manager- 12 Month FTC Full Time

NBC Universal

Company Description

NBCUniversal Hayu, EMEA Networks, & DTC compromises of one of the world’s premier entertainment portfolios, delivering quality content and compelling brands to over 175 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. The channel brands in the portfolio include Universal Channel, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13TH STREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. The business also includes our all-reality subscription video-on-demand service, Hayu. Hayu is available in 40+ markets globally across: the UK, Ireland, Australia, the Nordics, Canada, Benelux union, Germany, Austria, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop & connected TVs) at . Over 300 shows and over 10,000 episodes are downloadable to watch-on-the-go, including Keeping Up With the Kardashians and its spin-offs – along with The Real Housewives, Below Deck and Million Dollar Listing franchises. The majority of US shows debut on the service the same day as their US launch.

These unique brands deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe; further, NBCUniversal News Group, one of the most influential and respected portfolios of on-air and digital news properties in the world, operate CNBC and NBC News internationally.

NBCUniversal Hayu, EMEA Networks, & DTC is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Manager, PR & Communications will have a pivotal role in implementing the PR & Comms strategy across our Hayu and EMEA Networks & DTC operations. This role will work closely with the Marketing teams to align PR and Comms activity to heighten awareness of our brands and content – with particular emphasis on driving viewing, subscriptions and retention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Work in close collaboration with the Director, PR & Comms to plan and execute effective PR & Comms activity across our portfolio of brands, including Hayu, Universal+ and networks such as 13TH STREET, E!, SYFY, Diva and DreamWorks
• Build collaborative stakeholder relationships – both internal (Marketing, Social, Creative, Finance, Legal, Commercial, Product, US Comms’ counterparts etc.) and external (agencies, distributors, platform partners etc.) – to facilitate the fulfillment of PR & Comms objectives
• Support on range of talent tours, media interviews (in-person and virtual), press junkets/events
• Liaise with Comms colleagues and external PR agencies across multiple markets to maximize talent opportunities for content shared across territories
• Act as brand champion for both Hayu and the EMEA Networks & DTC business, ensuring alignment of messaging and creative across all media touchpoints
• Lead on press office activities including drafting of press releases and sourcing necessary approvals by internal and external stakeholders (e.g. distributors)
• Work closely with the Marketing and Social teams to identify effective influencers for bespoke initiatives
• Manage the creative concepting, briefing and workflow with in-house and external creative teams as it relates to PR & Comms activity
• Leverage events and activations for media and social coverage
• Create presentations, pitches and campaign reports (for the benefit of both internal stakeholders and external partners)
• Rigorous budget management: create and track POs, ensuring timely payment of invoices
• Ensure that all talent/publicity events are assessed by relevant stakeholders (e.g. legal/ compliance)
• Track and analyze results to measure the impact of our strategies
• Manage/coach Comms intern on range of responsibilities
• Support on internal comms activities such as regular newsletters and events

Qualifications

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Highly effective written and oral communicator
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong editorial and creative skillset
• Able to work independently and effectively contribute to team initiatives
• Experience of managing creative campaigns through to delivery
• Confident in liaising with executives and employees at all levels
• Proven track record managing influencers and talent
• Proven track record of press office management and media relations
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and flexible approach with ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects

Additional Information

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