NBCUniversal is hiring : Publicist in California

Overview

The Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press / media outlets for VERSANT’s four entertainment cable networks (Oxygen, E!, USA, SYFY).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Act as media strategist, campaign planner and spokesperson for assigned shows
• Aid in development and execution of a comprehensive communications campaign to support assigned series and specials, including scripted, unscripted, documentaries and live events
• Develop relationships with the talent, production partners, PR agencies and representatives, agents, managers, media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum positive press coverage
• Coordinate print and electronic interviews and photo shoots on behalf of assigned series and talent
• Generate press materials including ratings and programming releases, series descriptions, loglines, bios, and talking points
• Pitch stories to trade and consumer press to support overall series campaigns
• Serve daily media requests and act as network source of information on programs
• Develop, plan and execute events, press junkets and screenings for priority series across each network
• Track budgets for assigned series and run point on press schedules and travel itineraries for series talent
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute overall campaign objectives for network priorities
• Staff virtual and in-person press appearances for network talent, executives and series producers

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements :

Eligibility Requirements

Additional Information

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA

Additional notes : Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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 [emailprotected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCUniversal employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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