[NBC SPORTS] Sr. Publicist

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.

OVERVIEW

As a member of the NBC Sports Communications Department, the Senior Publicist, Communications is responsible for working with the team to generate strategic publicity plans, execute media opportunities, and support day-to-day publicity needs across the NBC Sports portfolio. The senior publicist will also be on-site, as needed, to support coverage at major events. The role calls for division- and company-wide collaboration, requiring work with NBC Sports’ production, programming, and marketing departments as well as other communications departments within Comcast NBCUniversal.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Write and distribute press releases.

  • Create, manage and evolve press lists and targets.

  • Contribute social media content and ideas for NBC Sports Communications’ platforms.

  • Work with NBC Sports Communications team to support all properties and events where appropriate.

  • Interact with talent, and tell their stories – pitch the story, arrange the interview, and prepare messaging, where appropriate.

  • Coordinate with other areas of NBC Sports, specifically Talent, Production, Programming, and Marketing on a daily basis to help develop story ideas.

  • Identify, establish, and maintain personal relationships with key contacts in the press and industry partners.

  • Develop and execute publicity strategy to secure media coverage on NBC Sports’ programming, production, announcers and additional coverage elements.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exceptional collaboration skills to work with necessary internal and external groups.

  • Experienced traveler and knowledge about how to handle publicity at major sporting events.

  • Proven writing skills, with examples of written work such as press releases, bios, or media guides.

  • Ability to cultivate and pitch stories, create messaging documents, prepare spokespeople, and handle in-bound press inquiries.

  • Proactive communications professional with 5+ years of sports-focused experience, with regular interaction with outlets covering sports and media.

Role is based in Stamford, CT

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Jaia Thomas