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 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
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Support the day to day running of the publicity team in conjunction with the SVP, Global Publicity & VP, Global Publicity on the coordination and execution of global press activities and tours.
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Primary point with personal publicists/reps for all talent needs for publicity needs and approvals (Split with other Sr. Publicist). Including strategy, travel logistics (flights, jets, cars, hotels, greeters, riders, etc), scheduling, media training support, adhoc interview needs (talk shows, podcasts, phoners)
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Oversees the LATAM Territories on publicity needs, including talent tours in planning and execution and ensuring strategic direction for each release.
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Work with VP/ Sr. Director to direct Int’l Agency on all international press needs such as content day and junket nomination requests, oversee scheduling priorities, press activities and logistics
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In concert with the team, secure and deliver talent for global marketing and publicity initiatives including but not limited to trailer launches, set visits, special shoots, content days, junkets, appearances, press tours, film festivals, conventions, publicity stunts and premieres
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Create and maintain talent schedules for all global press activities.
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Talent handling for events - premiere, junket, content day, festivals, tours, special events, Q&A, award shows including guidance and key messaging.
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Negotiate glam rates with team assistant.
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Participate and engage in brainstorming sessions with the wider publicity team to shape publicity campaigns and strategy, regardless of film split.
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Help team update & maintain global dates doc, film festivals doc, global security calendar, global piracy calendar, review & social embargo dates, publicity reports, status reports, film key dates documents, talent status document, filmmaker & internal distribution lists, film contact sheets, logistics and travel grids
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Work with team on publicity budgets
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
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Must be willing to join the Publicist union.
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5+ years in entertainment public relations working at a major film studio, streaming platform or PR Agency
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong professional phone communication skills.
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Must be willing and able to travel for work events and work on weekends as needed.
Desired Characteristics
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and tactfully with media, management, talent, representatives, vendors, and internal/external partners.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and high-pressure moments.
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Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different personalities and working styles.
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Pop culture savvy, with a strong interest in entertainment, media, and evolving consumer trends.
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.
Hourly Rate: $50.225 as determined by the IATSE Union
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.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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].
