Director, Communications, Platform Distribution & Partnerships

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in New York seeks a Director of Communications for their Platform Distribution & Partnerships division. This role involves developing strategic communications, managing corporate narratives, and collaborating with executives. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of corporate communications experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid position expects onsite attendance three days a week, with an attractive salary range of $130,000 to $170,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in media, entertainment, distribution, streaming and/or tech is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives.
• Develops smart, concise and impactful messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategy, aligning with corporate priorities.
• Manage corporate communications materials for initiatives.
• Drive external positioning for distribution and partnership initiatives.

Skills

Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Project and time management skills

Ability to collaborate across teams

Education

8+ years of corporate communications experience

Job description

Director, Communications, Platform Distribution & Partnerships

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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.

About Platform Distribution & Partnerships

Platform Distribution and Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal’s media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi‑billion‑dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay‑tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. A key revenue‑generator, the division is comprised of content distribution, affiliate relations and strategic partnerships across NBC, Peacock, Bravo, Telemundo and various FAST channels.

We are seeking a Director of Communications who will support the Platform Distribution & Partnership division and report to the SVP of Media Group Communications.

This Director will help develop, shape and execute communications strategies for the PD&P organization, driving the company’s narrative around distribution, partnerships and growth. This role is responsible for the creation and management of all comms materials for PD&P, including key messages, press releases, Q&As and more, while also supporting thought leadership efforts for the division’s executive team. The ideal candidate is passionate about the evolving landscape across media, entertainment and technology, and innately curious, collaborative and creative.

This position will be hybrid (T/W/Th now; M/T/W/Th starting in January) and based in our New York office at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Key Responsibilities

Develop the communications strategy for NBCUniversal’s Platform Distribution and Partnerships division, aligning with broader corporate priorities and Media Group narrative

Partner with PD&P leadership to shape the division’s story, highlighting distribution growth, innovation and strategic partnerships

Drive external positioning for NBCUniversal’s distribution and partnership initiatives; develop and manage corporate communications materials, including press releases, Q&A, talking points, speeches and presentations

Manage crisis communications in close collaboration with Legal, Sales, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Corporate Communications; protect and strengthen NBCUniversal’s reputation across all deal negotiations and strategic partnerships

Identify and manage thought‑leadership opportunities for PD&P executives; develop executive briefing materials to support speaking engagements

Collaborate with Partner Marketing to support co‑promotional opportunities with partners, liaise with brand teams to secure talent for on/off‑air marketing materials

Cultivate media relationships with key trade and business reporters

Work closely with Media Group internal communications and HR teams to maintain regular department programming – including All Hands, offsites to foster morale and alignment across organization

Serve as subject matter expert on the media and distribution industry, tracking trends, competitor activity and emerging platforms to inform strategic communications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate communications and/or executive communications (experience in media, entertainment, distribution, streaming and/or tech preferred)
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop smart, concise and impactful messaging and a strong grasp of tone, audience and channel
• Proven experience supporting senior executives
• Proven relationships with press and conference/event organizers
• Solid critical thinking skills in developing proactive solutions with long‑term implications in mind, prioritizing key opportunities and anticipating issues
• Ability to work within a fast‑paced matrixed corporate environment with multiple stakeholders
• Hyper‑efficient and exceptional project and time management skills to handle and prioritize multiple initiatives at once and the ability to work quickly yet accurately to meet tight timelines
• Ability to collaborate across teams and demonstrates professional maturity and sound judgment, working as a trusted cross‑functional lead and mentoring other team members

Additional Requirements

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

We’re part of a company that provides 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 [e-mail].