Communications Specialist

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.

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Role Purpose 

• To publicize and promote NBC Sports programming, production, partners, and talent in accordance with the company’s overall strategy and brand position. 

Responsibilities 

• Support NBC Sports Communications department in numerous ways, including writing and distributing press releases, coordinating media interviews, and generating social media posts.
• Assist with maintaining press lists, scheduling media conference calls and department meetings, and maintaining and updating NBC Sports’ media-dedicated website.
• Work on day-to-day media relations for numerous NBC Sports properties, including MLB, golf, Big Ten, NFL, Premier League, motorsports, horse racing, Olympic sports, and many others.
• Serve as a member of the NBC Sports Communications team and contribute to initiatives, PR campaigns, and events, as needed, including travel.
• Contribute to creative publicity opportunities for properties, executives, and talent. 
• Provide coverage for live studio shows and game programs for NFL, MLB, Big Ten, motorsports, golf, and other properties creating press releases centered on notable talent quotes. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
• Experience working in Communications, Public Relations and/or Sports industry 

Additional Qualifications 

• Excellent writing skills
• Passion for sports 
• Must be a team player 
• Must be a self-starter, assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated 
• Must be detail-oriented, focused and organized 
• Must be resourceful and be able to multitask and prioritize 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, and relationship building skills 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high-energy environment, with capability to work within target deadlines 

Desired Characteristics 

• Experience writing press releases a strong plus 
• Experience using CisionPoint a strong plus 
• Understanding of TV Sports industry, ratings, and processes a strong plus 
• Ability to create social media graphics and Photoshop experience a strong plus 
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the Stamford, CT office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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].