Hybrid Global Communications Manager, Franchises & Games

Niceboard; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Los Angeles is seeking a Communications Manager to support external communications across Universal's Global Consumer Products & Games business.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Communications, this role will develop and execute strategic communications campaigns that elevate franchise storytelling, milestones, consumer products, games, partnerships, retail, and fan engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public relations and communications experience, preferably within licensing, entertainment, media, or related industries.
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications campaigns.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Keynote.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies and PR campaigns that support franchise growth.
• Lead communications planning for assigned franchises, products, and partnerships, ensuring communications initiatives align with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders across franchise, studio, theme parks, licensing, games, retail and events to execute integrated communications campaigns that support business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to business stakeholders and cross-functional partners, providing strategic counsel and recommendations.
• Foster cross-divisional communications opportunities across NBCUniversal and Universal Destinations & Experiences.
• Identify proactive storytelling opportunities that drive awareness for franchises, partnerships, consumer products and games, retail, and fan experiences.
• Craft brand, and product messaging, including press releases, media pitches, talking points, and communications briefs.
• Curate and activate creator and influencer partnerships, driving measurable results against communications and business KPIs.
• Analyze campaign performance and media results, providing insights and recommendations to optimize future communications strategies.
• Manage relationships with entertainment, lifestyle, trade, and general consumer media.
• Manage external PR agencies and vendors to ensure effective campaign execution.
• Support consumer products and games portfolio at press events, fan activations, premieres, screenings, and licensing trade shows.
• Independently manage multiple communications workstreams, establishing priorities and making recommendations that support business objectives.
• Maintain media and influencer lists and oversee coverage tracking and reporting.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Presentations

Microsoft Office

Keynote

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Keynote

Job description

NBCUniversal in Los Angeles is seeking a Communications Manager to support external communications across Universal's Global Consumer Products & Games business.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Communications, this role will develop and execute strategic communications campaigns that elevate franchise storytelling, milestones, consumer products, games, partnerships, retail, and fan engagement initiatives.