NBC News Public Relations Assistant
New York, NY
About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Role Summary/Purpose:
This position is for the Public Relations Assistant is to provide administrative and communications support to the MSNBC Media Relations team.
Essential Responsibilities:
● Perform administrative support tasks, including managing press lists, coverage documents, team calendar, team meeting schedules, bios and headshots and other assignments as required
● Assist department on research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned press projects
● Continuous monitoring of all press clippings – spanning all print/online to TV/audio – related to MSNBC and the industry each day
● Compile daily clips for executives and talent
● Main contact for all program schedules, listings, and changes
● Fulfill all press related requests
● Assist with staffing press events and support the team in breaking news situations and special events
● Facilitate NBCU News Group Speakers’ Bureau requests
● Note: This position will at times require late night and after-hours work.
Basic Qualifications:
● Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
● Must have at least 1 year experience interning in communications or public relations
● Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have basic computer skills
Desired Characteristics:
● Excellent organizational skills
● Excellent inter-personal skills
● Possess good verbal skills and written abilities
● Should be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines
● Understanding of television or news business helpful
● Knowledge of online technology useful
● Highly proficient in time management and communication
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