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 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. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. 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   + 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 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. 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