Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Sr. Publicist works closely with the SVP and Global Publicity team to manage A-list talent across multiple film titles for all publicity-driven activities and select marketing initiatives.  This role is responsible for engaging and coordinating talent participation in global campaigns, ensuring seamless execution across international markets.

Essential Responsibilities:

Talent Liaison – handle day-to-day correspondence with talent representatives on all publicity and marketing requestsIn concert with the team, secure and deliver talent for global marketing and publicity initiatives, including but not limited to trailer launches, special shoots, content days, junkets, appearances, press tours, film festivals, conventions, publicity stunts, and premieresHandle talent and their teams on-site (premieres, appearances, content days, junkets, screening Q&As, award shows, podcasts, radio, photo shoots), including guidance and key messagingOversees APAC territories, which include:Provide talent parameters for territories for publicity eventsCoordinates and oversees all tours/regional junkets in APAC/regionLiaise with the markets on their tour schedules and major activations/stunts in-market to make these truly stand-out events that get global coverageSend global press requests to talent and repsHelp the team manage global publicity dates and publicity reportsAttend and actively participate in Publicity staff/team meetings, Trailer Strategy meetings, Domestic Creative Content team meetings, brainstorming meetings, and ad hoc content support meetings as neededCoordinate generic interview requests across all team titles. This includes arranging interviews through the junket for generic print and broadcast interviews and securing talent participation

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Must be willing to join the Local 600 Union5+ years of experience in the entertainment industry, in theatrical publicity and/or marketingWorking knowledge of Microsoft based software: Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Characteristics:

Prior experience with international publicity or marketing working across multiple countries and marketsProven record of solid, substantive and effective publicity and marketing plansExperience managing a portfolio of multiple films simultaneously with the ability to solve problems and prioritizeProactive in planning and working with both internal and external partnersThrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively under pressureExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise mannerAn individual who is positive, ambitious and a collaborative team playerPassionate about film and entertainment, publicity, marketing and has a willingness to travel internationallyHas strong industry contacts with press, talent bookers, show producers, production companies, creative agencies, photographers, event producers, and moreDegree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

This is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of approximately six months.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Hourly Rate: $46.660 as determined by the IATSE Union

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].