Director of Communications for NBC News

4 weeks ago


Washington DC USA, United States NBCUniversal Full time

About the Role:

NBCUniversal is seeking a highly experienced communications professional to join its Emmy-awarding winning bureau in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement communication strategies for crisis and reputation management, as well as PR strategies for election coverage, Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, and NBC News' politics team.
  • Provide strategic communication counsel to talent and executives.
  • Lead publicity efforts for news-making interviews, exclusive stories, political reporting, debates, special breaking news coverage, and enterprise reporting.
  • Manage execution of D.C.-based NBC News events, including the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • Collaborate with the New York-based NBC News PR team on various projects across the network's TV, digital & streaming platforms, including special reports and breaking news.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant media relations and communications experience, political experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven and effective media strategist.
  • Excellent leadership skills, experience with overseeing a direct report.
  • Excellent news judgment and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong experience with crisis communications and working with high-level executives.
  • Willingness to travel, work on weekends and beyond regular hours.
  • Strong relationships with journalists throughout media and politics.
  • Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling talent, confidential and sensitive information.

Additional Requirements:

  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the NBCUniversal website to be considered.
  • This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Able to work in Washington, D.C.

About NBCUniversal:

NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation and is a leading media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio of film, television, and streaming properties.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Salary Range:

$120,000-$145,000 (bonus eligible)



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