Sr Publicist-NBC Sports

NBCUniversal; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal's NBC Sports Communications is seeking a Senior Publicist to develop publicity strategies, secure media coverage, write releases, and manage press lists across NBC Sports programming and events.

The role involves collaborating with production, programming, and marketing, pitching stories, coordinating talent interviews, contributing social content, and traveling to events as needed. On-site presence required; NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sports-focused publicity experience.
• Strong writing and storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to pitch stories and handle press inquiries.
• Excellent collaboration across internal teams.
• Willingness to travel to events.

Responsibilities

• Develop publicity strategy to secure media coverage for NBC Sports programming and events.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Create and manage press lists and targets.
• Interact with talent and arrange interviews and messaging.
• Contribute social media content for NBC Sports platforms.
• Support publicity across properties and events.
• Coordinate with Talent, Production, Programming, and Marketing daily.
• Identify and maintain relationships with press and industry contacts.
• Travel to events as needed to support PR.
• Field press inquiries.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Story pitching

Press writing

Social media

Education

Tools

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Social media tools

Job 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

As a member of the NBC Sports Communications Department, the Senior Publicist, Communications is responsible for working with the team to generate strategic publicity plans, execute media opportunities, and support day-to-day publicity needs across the NBC Sports portfolio. The senior publicist will also be on-site, as needed, to support coverage at major events.

The role calls for division- and company-wide collaboration, requiring work with NBC Sports’ production, programming, and marketing departments as well as other communications departments within Comcast NBCUniversal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute publicity strategy to secure media coverage on NBC Sports’ programming, production, announcers and additional coverage elements.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Create, manage and evolve press lists and targets.
• Interact with talent, and tell their stories – pitch the story, arrange the interview, and prepare messaging, where appropriate.
• Contribute social media content and ideas for NBC Sports Communications’ platforms.
• Work with NBC Sports Communications team to support all properties and events where appropriate.
• Coordinate with other areas of NBC Sports, specifically Talent, Production, Programming, and Marketing on a daily basis to help develop story ideas.
• Identify, establish, and maintain personal relationships with key contacts in the press and industry partners.
• Travel to events, as needed, to assist PR efforts.
• Field press inquiries.

Basic Requirements:

• Proactive communications professional with 5+ years of sports-focused experience, with regular interaction with outlets covering sports and media.
• Ability to cultivate and pitch stories, create messaging documents, prepare spokespeople, and handle in-bound press inquiries.
• Exceptional collaboration skills to work with necessary internal and external groups.
• Proven writing skills, with examples of written work such as press releases, bios, or media guides.
• Experienced traveler and knowledge about how to handle publicity at major sporting events.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated skillset for forward-thinking strategic planning and proactive communication.
• Preexisting relationships with reporters in sports media, ideally also with contacts with outlets covering entertainment, music, style, and culture.
• Excellent multitasking skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
• A collaborative team player who seeks out partnership, while leading and maintaining multiple individual value streams.
• Experience working for a media company or within a large corporation a plus.
• Photoshop, Power Point, and social media skills.

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.

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].