Global Communications Manager - Franchises & Partnerships

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal, a global leader in entertainment, is seeking a Communications Manager for the Universal Destinations & Experiences division. You will develop strategic campaigns, manage media relations, and collaborate across franchises, studios, and licensing partners to tell compelling stories.

The role requires storytelling excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. A hybrid schedule is in place, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public relations and communications experience in entertainment, media, or licensing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, PR, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies and PR campaigns that support franchise growth and consumer products and games initiatives.
• Lead communications planning for assigned franchises, products, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute integrated campaigns across franchises, studios, and events.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic counsel and recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Foster cross-divisional communications opportunities across NBCUniversal and Universal Destinations & Experiences.
• Identify proactive storytelling opportunities to drive awareness for franchises, partnerships, consumer products and games.
• Craft brand messaging, press releases, media pitches, talking points, and briefs.
• Manage creator and influencer partnerships, driving measurable results against KPIs.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide insights to optimize future strategies.
• Manage relationships with media across entertainment and consumer segments.
• Oversee external PR agencies and vendors for campaign execution.
• Support press events, premieres, screenings, and trade shows for consumer products and games.
• Independently manage multiple workstreams and prioritize for business objectives.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Communication skills

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Keynote

Job description

NBCUniversal, a global leader in entertainment, is seeking a Communications Manager for the Universal Destinations & Experiences division. You will develop strategic campaigns, manage media relations, and collaborate across franchises, studios, and licensing partners to tell compelling stories.

The role requires storytelling excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. A hybrid schedule is in place, with travel as needed.