VP, Corporate Communications

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190.000 - 235.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

NBCUniversal is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Communications to lead the company’s narrative, reputation, and executive voice across external and internal audiences. This senior role partners with the EVP and leadership team to develop messaging, thought leadership, media strategy, and proactive storytelling that translates complex business priorities into clear, differentiated narratives.

The role requires a track record of managing high-profile communications for a global media

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, media relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop proactive communications strategies that generate earned media.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with ability to translate complex topics.

Aufgaben

• Lead corporate narrative & storytelling, shaping NBCU’s overarching story and messaging.
• Develop integrated messaging frameworks for external and internal audiences.
• Drive proactive media relations, identify story angles and pitches, and manage rapid-response strategies.
• Provide executive communications counsel and develop speeches, remarks, and talking points.
• Partner across functions to ensure a coordinated communications approach and measurable impact.

Kenntnisse

Executive communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Public relations

Strategic thinking

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.

Job Description

The Vice President, Corporate Communications will serve as a senior communications leader responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s corporate narrative, reputation, and executive voice. This role will lead a dynamic communications strategy spanning executive communications, thought leadership, corporate storytelling, and media relations, with a focus on proactively identifying and creating opportunities to elevate the company, its leaders, businesses, and strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic counselor, compelling storyteller, and proactive media strategist who understands how to translate complex business strategies into clear, differentiated narratives that resonate with employees, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and the broader public.

This role partners closely with the EVP, Corporate Communications and communications leadership team to develop clear, consistent messaging and execute communications plans aligned to business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Narrative & Storytelling

• Help shape externally NBCU’s overarching story, positioning and messaging.
• Translate complex business strategies, innovation, and company priorities into compelling stories that are accessible and differentiated.
• Identify the stories, milestones, people, businesses, and innovations that can strengthen the company’s reputation and bring its strategy to life.
• Develop integrated messaging frameworks and communications platforms that can be used consistently across external and internal audiences.
• Anticipate emerging issues and opportunities and proactively develop communications strategies around them.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned with the company’s business objectives and broader reputation strategy.

Proactive Media Relations

• Lead a highly proactive media strategy, consistently identifying and pitching compelling company stories.
• Coordinate closely with business-unit communications teams to amplify major company announcements, milestones, partnerships, innovations, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, trade, entertainment, , and industry reporters and editors.
• Develop creative, differentiated story angles and pitches that position the company and its executives at the center of important conversations.
• Drive earned media opportunities across business, corporate, trade, broadcast, podcast, and digital platforms.
• Develop rapid-response strategies when appropriate while maintaining a strong emphasis on proactive reputation building.

Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives, providing strategic counsel on positioning, messaging, visibility, and reputation.
• Develop executive communications strategies that establish leaders as credible, distinctive voices within the industry and broader business community.
• Create speeches, keynote remarks, talking points, presentations, and other executive materials.
• Identify opportunities for executives to participate in high-value industry conversations, conferences, interviews, panels, podcasts, and other forums.
• Develop proactive thought‑leadership platforms and campaigns that connect executive voices to the company’s strategic priorities and broader industry trends.
• Prepare executives for high-profile media interviews, speaking engagements, and other external appearances.

Integrated Communications Leadership

• Partner closely with internal communications, business communications, public affairs, marketing, and other functions to ensure a coordinated communications approach.
• Establish clear communications priorities and measurement frameworks to evaluate impact and inform strategy.
• Lead high-priority corporate communications initiatives and special projects from strategy through execution.
• Serve as a senior representative of the communications function with executives and key internal stakeholders.
• Help build and mentor a high-performing corporate communications team and foster a culture of strategic thinking, creativity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, executive communications, media relations, journalism, or a related field, with significant experience advising senior executives.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Characteristics

• Proven track record of developing and executing proactive corporate communications and media strategies that generate meaningful earned media.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex business topics compelling and accessible.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and established relationships with influential business, industry, and/or trade journalists.
• Demonstrated ability to develop executive thought leadership that is authentic, differentiated, and connected to business strategy.
• Strong strategic judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing sensitive or high-profile communications issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong team leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to find the story, create the opportunity, and move quickly to capitalize on it.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $190,000 - $235,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

Additional Information

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].