Director, Publicity

At Peacock, we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn’t be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of NBCUniversal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a better, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we’re committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

The Director of Publicity will create and execute full media campaigns for Peacock diverse slate of original content. The ideal candidate will develop a comprehensive plan and work aggressively to secure appropriate coverage, generating maximum positive publicity for Peacock programming. Reporting to the Vice President, Publicity, the Director will be a key member of the West Coast publicity team. The candidate must have established press relationships and a portfolio of successful earned media campaign coverage and analysis. Ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with incredible attention to detail, a team-focused attitude, and a solutions-oriented approach.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic press campaigns as lead strategist for assigned Peacock Original series and/or films.
• Maintain positive relationships with talent, producers, publicists, agents, managers, production staff, media and executives.
• Serve as lead publicist on awards campaigns for assigned series and films.
• Foster strong contacts with print, online and electronic media.
• Implement special promotional activities including publicity events, press conferences, panels and screenings as a part of series campaign.
• Manage agencies supporting on assigned titles and projects.
• Possess a strong understanding of and experience with social media.
• Coordinate print and digital interviews, on-set visits, photo shoots and EPKs.
• Generate press materials for assigned series, including announcement releases, bios, loglines, talking points, story synopses, pitch letters and correspondence.
• Establish trusting relationships with content executives, marketing, social media and other cross-functional stakeholders both internally and externally.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with unscripted content strongly preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Must be excited to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional attitude
• A stellar collaborator with cross-functional teams
• A proactive multi-tasker, with the ability to prioritize and meet numerous deadlines
• Serve as an external talent-facing, press-facing representative of the company, evoking Peacock’s brand values with professionalism
• A highly effective communicator
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)