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Manager, Media Relations
NBC Universal
New York, NY, United States
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Manager, MSNBC Media Relations
About Us
NBCUniversal is 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, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Responsibilities
Role Purpose: Manager, MSNBC, will support day-to-day media relations for Dayside news programming and select evening and primetime shows, drive press strategy for high-profile network talent, and work closely with colleagues on the MSNBC PR team on breaking news, special reports, and digital initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter and excellent problem solver with the ability to multitask on internal communications and multiplatform PR opportunities for the network. The candidate should also have excellent writing skills, a strong understanding of the political landscape and a grasp of issues management in order to lead varied projects including writing press releases; pitching stories and interviews; and generating briefing notes, clip reports, and Q&As.
Job Duties:
• Promote show content, digital initiatives, and editorial achievements
• Play a key role in building talent profiles and positioning the brands
• Support day-to-day media relations for dayside news programming and select evening and primetime shows
• Serve as lead PR liaison for Dayside news programming
• Foster strong contacts with print, digital, national, and trade media
• Pitch ideas and create promotional opportunities for talent and programs
• Coordinate media interviews, photo shoots, and publicity opportunities
• Generate press materials, including press releases, bios, talking points, tweets, and pitch letters
• Possess a strong understanding of and experience with social media
• Monitor competitive environment and industry trends
• Coordinate with executives, producers, NBC Standards and Legal on approval of written materials
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years relevant media relations and communications experience
• Experience in news and journalism a strong plus
• Strong news judgment and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Knowledge of Nielsen Media Research
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or equivalent
Additional Job Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Willingness to travel and work after hours and on weekends with short notice
Desired Characteristics:
• A team player with experience working across different teams and leaders
• Experience in media, ideally in PR/communications
• Capability to be proactive and strategic
• Motivated self-starter and innovative problem solver
• Ability to juggle and meet numerous deadlines and identify press opportunities
• Strong media and industry contacts
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Solid organizational skills