Associate Manager, Communications

Job Description

The News Group Communications team helps strengthen and protect the reputation of one of the world's most trusted news organizations through both internal and external communications. The team supports employees, leaders, journalists and brands through strategic communications initiatives that advance business priorities, celebrate world-class journalism, and foster connection and engagement across the organization.

This role is a foundational part of our ability to communicate effectively with employees and key stakeholders across the NBCU News Group, spanning domestic and international operations, linear, digital and streaming platforms. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Communications, the position will primarily support employee communications and engagement efforts while partnering with colleagues across the broader Communications team on select external communications initiatives.

The objective of the internal communications function is to translate individual purpose and pride into a shared sense of belonging, culture and connection, while helping employees understand NBCU News Group’s mission, strategic priorities and business objectives.

It's an exciting time to be part of the News Group, and this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a world-class news organization.

Structure & Experience

The Associate Manager, Communications will support employee-facing communications initiatives across the News Group. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Communications, this role will contribute across executive and team communications, employee experience initiatives, strategic organizational priorities, business transformation efforts, and special projects.

The role will also collaborate with members of the broader News Group Communications team on select external communications initiatives, including major news events, special programming, tentpole moments, talent promotion, and organizational announcements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, along with a track record of supporting employee engagement initiatives and communications programs. They should be a strong writer, strategic thinker and collaborative partner with a passion for news, media and storytelling.

The ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, sound news judgment, an understanding of communications strategy, a team-first mindset and a solutions-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Connection & Communications

• Ensure employees are equipped with the information, resources and tools they need to deliver world-class journalism and maintain an understanding of News Group strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Support execution of communications across a variety of internal channels, including newsletters, intranet platforms, employee meetings and leadership communications.
• Develop content that delivers information in engaging and accessible formats for diverse employee audiences.
• Identify opportunities to connect employees domestically and internationally and strengthen engagement across the organization.
• Partner closely with HR, Inclusion and business leaders to support employee-focused initiatives including town halls, employee councils, career development programming, wellbeing initiatives and other engagement efforts.
• Support communications tied to strategic organizational priorities and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with NBCU divisional Internal Communications teams and Corporate Communications to streamline and cascade important information for employees.

Executive & Team Communications

• Support leaders in helping employees understand company strategy and how their work contributes to organizational goals.
• Assist in planning, drafting materials and maintaining communications calendars for key initiatives, including leadership updates, town halls, employee events, newsletters, intranet content and other employee communications programs.

External Communications Support

• Partner with members of the NBC News Communications team on select external communications initiatives and campaigns.
• Assist with communications planning and execution surrounding major news events, special programming, tentpole moments and organizational announcements.
• Support the development of messaging, briefing materials, executive communications and other communications resources as needed.
• Support talent, leadership and brand visibility efforts in partnership with Communications team colleagues.

Communications Team Support

• Support the NBC News Communications team in an operational capacity, including team coordination, project support and administration of communications platforms and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of communications experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, media relations, journalism, agency communications or related fields
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (writing samples required)
• Experience managing employee communications channels, including intranet platforms, newsletters or employee engagement tools
• Experience developing communications content for multiple audiences and channels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communications platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Slack and email distribution tools
• Design and/or creative development experience preferred
• This position requires working from the office a minimum of four days per week
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with strong communications instincts and an eye for effective messaging
• Demonstrated success supporting employee communications, engagement initiatives or organizational communications programs
• Strong interest in news, media and current events
• Experience in media, journalism, public relations or corporate communications environments preferred
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and organizational skills
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information
• Self-starter who can navigate a complex organization and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach and positive attitude
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to support time-sensitive communications outside regular business hours when needed

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: $80,000 - $90,000

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].