Associate Manager, Communications- News Group

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. 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. We are looking for a communications professional with meaningful internal or employee communications experience and a strong interest in news and journalism. This is a communications role, rather than an editorial position, but it requires someone who understands the news environment and is excited to support the journalists, teams and brands behind our journalism. 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 brings hands-on experience in internal or employee communications, including developing employee-facing content and supporting communications channels, programs or engagement initiatives. They should also have a genuine interest in journalism, news and current events and an understanding of the pace and priorities of a news organization. They should be a strong writer, strategic thinker and collaborative partner who can translate complex information into clear, engaging communications for employees and leaders. 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. As