Publicist
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Stamford Connecticut United States
Sports
Company 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 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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
As a member of the USA Sports communications team, the Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press/media outlets for VERSANT’s sports properties across its linear platforms, which includes all programming on Golf Channel, as well as sports programming on USA Network, such as NASCAR, WNBA, Premier League, WWE, Olympic sports and college sports. The role calls for creativity and collaboration, requiring work with USA Sports’ production, programming, digital sports platforms and marketing departments, as well as other communications departments within VERSANT.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Support the sports communications team and serve as a point of contact for the media for VERSANT’s sports properties, fielding incoming interview requests and inquiries for its event coverage and studio shows.
Proactively pitch stories highlighting VERSANT’s sports production, marketing, on-air talent, and studio and original programming.
Develop relationships with media outlets – traditional and non-traditional – and think in creative ways to cut through the noise to build awareness of VERSANT’s sports portfolio.
Occasionally travel to events to assist PR efforts.
Generate and distribute press materials including programming and tune-in releases, announcements, and bios; manage and build press lists.
Develop, plan and execute events including media conference calls and press junkets in support of priority properties.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to executive overall campaign objectives for network priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related industry field
Must have minimum 2 years of experience in a Communications-related role preferably with a sports media organization, league or team.
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Experience pitching, booking and covering national and local media interviews
Effective multi-tasker with the ability to juggle several series in various stages of development
Strategic and critical thinker that can identify critical content and or talent issues to elevate in a timely manner
Ability to develop interesting and unusual creative ideas to help set the networks apart in the press
Solid organizational/creative skills, detail oriented, collaborative team player
Ability and proven track record working with high profile talent/athletes, producers and executives as well as positive media relationships
Proactive self-starter with the ability to think big and innovate
Some travel and weekend work required
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
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 [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
As a member of the USA Sports communications team, the Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press/media outlets for VERSANT’s sports properties across its linear platforms, which includes all programming on Golf Channel, as well as sports programming on USA Network, such as NASCAR, WNBA, Premier League, WWE, Olympic sports and college sports. The role calls for creativity and collaboration, requiring work with USA Sports’ production, programming, digital sports platforms and marketing departments, as well as other communications departments within VERSANT.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Support the sports communications team and serve as a point of contact for the media for VERSANT’s sports properties, fielding incoming interview requests and inquiries for its event coverage and studio shows.
Proactively pitch stories highlighting VERSANT’s sports production, marketing, on-air talent, and studio and original programming.
Develop relationships with media outlets – traditional and non-traditional – and think in creative ways to cut through the noise to build awareness of VERSANT’s sports portfolio.
Occasionally travel to events to assist PR efforts.
Generate and distribute press materials including programming and tune-in releases, announcements, and bios; manage and build press lists.
Develop, plan and execute events including media conference calls and press junkets in support of priority properties.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to executive overall campaign objectives for network priorities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related industry field
Must have minimum 2 years of experience in a Communications-related role preferably with a sports media organization, league or team.
Superior written and verbal communications skills
Experience pitching, booking and covering national and local media interviews
Effective multi-tasker with the ability to juggle several series in various stages of development
Strategic and critical thinker that can identify critical content and or talent issues to elevate in a timely manner
Ability to develop interesting and unusual creative ideas to help set the networks apart in the press
Solid organizational/creative skills, detail oriented, collaborative team player
Ability and proven track record working with high profile talent/athletes, producers and executives as well as positive media relationships
Proactive self-starter with the ability to think big and innovate
Some travel and weekend work required
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
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 [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.