The Publicist will support day-to-day media relations for NBC News across the network’s TV, digital & streaming platforms, as well as assist in the promotion of network talent, programming, breaking news, election coverage and events. The Publicist will report into the Senior Director for NBC News Communications. The role requires extensive organizational skills, creative and innovative thinking, proven written skills and a strong interest in news, politics, media and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Support the NBC News PR Senior Director in promotion of NBC News programming, newsgathering and talent across the network’s TV, digital and streaming platforms.
• Monitor and publicize news-making interviews, exclusives, and special coverage; promote exclusive and enterprise stories.
• Provide support with research projects and other assigned press projects.
• Generate press materials, including press releases, pitches, editorial lists, bios, talking points & social media posts.
• Develop and maintain press lists and key media relationships.
• Identity speaking opportunities and relevant conferences for talent and executives.
• Assist with facilitating and staffing various press events including interviews, press tours, or special coverage events.
• This position requires working from the office a minimum of 4 days per week.