Communications Specialist

NBCUniversal

Role Purpose

To publicize and promote NBC Sports programming, production, partners, and talent in accordance with the company’s overall strategy and brand position.

Responsibilities

• Support NBC Sports Communications department in numerous ways, including writing and distributing press releases, coordinating media interviews, and generating social media posts.
• Assist with maintaining press lists, scheduling media conference calls and department meetings, and maintaining and updating NBC Sports’ media-dedicated website.
• Work on day-to-day media relations for numerous NBC Sports properties, including the NFL, Big Ten, Premier League, motorsports, horse racing, Olympic sports, and many others.
• Serve as a member of the NBC Sports Communications team and contribute to initiatives, PR campaigns, and events, as needed, including travel.
• Contribute to creative publicity opportunities for properties, executives, and talent.
• Provide coverage for live studio shows and game programs for NFL, Big Ten, motorsports, golf, and other properties creating press releases centered on notable talent quotes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
• Experience working in Communications, Public Relations and/or Sports industry

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Passion for sports
• Must be a team player
• Must be a self-starter, assertive, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Must be detail-oriented, focused and organized
• Must be resourceful and be able to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, and relationship building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and high-energy environment, with capability to work within target deadlines

Desired Characteristics

• Experience writing press releases a strong plus
• Experience using CisionPoint a strong plus
• Understanding of TV Sports industry, ratings, and processes a strong plus
• Ability to create social media graphics and Photoshop experience a strong plus
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

Additional Requirements:

This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the Stamford, CT office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.