Director, Media Relations

Job description

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

The Corporate Communications team at Telemundo is seeking an experienced media relations professional to elevate and manage our corporate media relations strategy, enhancing Telemundo’s reputation and storytelling. The candidate must have experience leading corporate media relations campaigns and have a portfolio of successful earned media coverage with a focus on the New York and Los Angeles national media markets. Ideal candidates will be creative, motivated, and a self-starter with incredible attention to detail, a team-focused attitude and a solutions-oriented approach.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications, this is a hybrid role based in New York, NY with an expectation of in-office presence of four days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans for Telemundo’s corporate storytelling across various genres and formats.
• Support the Vice President of Corporate Communications in developing and executing Telemundo’s corporate messaging, positioning, and narrative, ensuring alignment across earned media and executive platforms.
• Create and distribute corporate press materials, including announcement releases, media alerts, bios, captions, talking points, story synopses, media pitches, and correspondence via platforms like MuckRack and PRNewswire.
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and media outlets, focusing on top-tier business, trade, and online outlets to influence Telemundo’s corporate narrative and brand positioning.
• Leverage opportunities to promote Telemundo’s corporate narrative, senior executives, network, reputation, and innovation efforts through press releases, events, pitches, and direct media interactions.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and requests for interviews and statements.
• Engage with media influencers in social media and non-traditional media outlets.
• Represent Telemundo at various media industry events.
• Assist in developing the overall PR strategy, defining key media opportunities, creating targeted outreach lists, and detailed timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Telemundo, NBCUniversal, and Comcast to maximize media promotion opportunities.
• Prepare business leaders for media interviews, press events, and speaking opportunities.
• Coordinate interviews, on-set visits, photo shoots, and EPKs as needed.
• Monitor competitive and media landscapes to identify press opportunities, and secure media stories.
• Coordinate with internal teams and agencies to capture and distribute daily press coverage, ensuring relevant content is shared across the PR department, social media team, and other key stakeholders for effective internal and external amplification.
• Partner with sports, news, and consumer/publicity PR counterparts to support and convert announcements into business/trade stories in line with Telemundo’s corporate message.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within NBCUniversal and Comcast.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with agencies to drive story creation and favorable coverage.
• Monitor competitor coverage, media/social campaigns, and partnerships.
• Manage the submission process for industry awards and lists, ensuring strategic alignment with PR campaigns and executive recognition initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the Communications Manager, fostering professional development and ensuring alignment with overall media relations strategies and goals.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong writing skills in English.
• College degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to write press materials.
• Knowledge of the PR industry and media relations, with an interest in media and entertainment.
• Strong media follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with or for PR agencies.
• Expertise in providing public relations counsel and conducting live media interviews.
• Understanding of and handling of sensitive corporate information with the media.
• Minimum 6-8 of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or PR agency experience, with increasing responsibility managing earned media programs.
• Knowledge and hands-on use of digital and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Pay range - $145,000 – $150,000

Additional Job Requirements:

• Spanish language skills (spoken and written) are a plus.
• Proficiency with AI-enabled tools to support research, writing, media monitoring, and workflow efficiency is a plus.
• Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• This role is based in New York, NY
• Ability to travel and support time-sensitive media opportunities as needed.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with news media and in the entertainment industry.
• Proven ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Team-oriented, consulting with team members as needed.
• Energetic, creative, and a driver of new ideas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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].