Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

About Universal Studio Group

Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe and own one of the largest libraries in the world with over 130,000 episodes of television. Led by Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe, USG collaborates with some of the industry's most visionary storytellers to champion a diverse slate of ambitious, creative and passionate projects. Current hits include Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order,” “One Chicago” and “FBI”-branded series, Emmy® Award-winning “Hacks,” “The Umbrella Academy,” “The Equalizer,” “Ted,” “Apples Never Fall,” “We Are Lady Parts,” “The Wall” and longtime NBC favorite “Hollywood Game Night.” Universal Studio Group continues to house some of the greatest contemporary shows in television history, including “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Suits,” “The Good Place,” “Will & Grace,” “Law & Order,” “Monk,” “Psych,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “House,” “Mr. Robot” and “Downton Abbey.” Universal Studio Group is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Coordinator, Communications will handle administrative duties and assist in supporting the series publicity team on day-to-day activities of campaigns as well as supporting the SVP of Communications for the Universal Studio Group division.  This position is based in the Universal City, CA offices.

Essential Responsibilities:

Function as administrative liaison to departmental staff, external vendors and consultantsAnswer telephones and perform administrative duties such as calendar scheduling, booking travel, drafting itineraries, processing invoices, preparing expense reports, reconciling p-cards, among othersMaintain/update press contact database and additional internal listsPrepare internal and external distributions and correspondenceMaintain/update our press site, Media VillageHelps with the onboarding process for any new members of the Communications teamPrepare programming team calendarsSupport Communications team on series campaigns as neededAssist with talent relations needs including booking travel, booking hair/make-up, drafting itineraries, internal and external gifting, amongst othersMaintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documentsMaintain series team budget trackerAssist publicists with tracking press coverage and maintaining show press reportsMaintain series team status documentAssist publicists with show sheets including update talent information along with their representativesWork and facilitate press events including semi-annual press tours, award shows, specials and eventsDevelop and maintain positive relationships with talent, producers, public relations agencies and representatives, agents, managers, production staff, media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum positive coverage for Universal Studio Group programming

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Minimum 1 year public relations experience, including internshipsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desired Characteristics:

Bachelor’s degreePositive attitude with a passion and desire to learn entertainment publicityAbility to multitask and juggle multiple projects while remaining cool under pressureDetail-orientedProactive with an eagerness to learn and take on new tasks

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short noticeMust be willing to work in Universal City, CaliforniaMust have work authorization to work in the United StatesHybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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: $50,000-$60,000

 

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.

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].