Job Description

Community Engagement:

• Develop and execute community outreach programs to foster positive relationships with local communities and promote the stations’ participation and presence.

• Identify partnership opportunities aligned with the stations’ community priorities.

• Cultivate relationships with community leaders, non-profits, grassroots community organizations, and other stakeholders and partners.

• Plan and execute community events, meetings, and public forums ensuring community affairs activities comply with station and company standards.

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives.

• Manage partnership agreements with non-profits and ensure deliverables are completed on time, including production and airing of promos, PSA’s and related marketing materials.

• Analyze and understand key issues affecting Southern California communities and strategically recommend grassroots initiatives that align with NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s engagement priorities to maximize community impact.

• Coordinate with News, Digital, Marketing & Promotions, Research, and Sales teams to enhance the effectiveness of community initiatives.

• Manage cross-company initiatives and presence by liaising with internal partners such as NBCU, Comcast, Telemundo Network, and local station teams.

Event Management:

• Plan, support, and implement community events and activations, including logistics for parades, festivals, grassroots events, and station initiatives.
• Identify and manage NBC4 and Telemundo 52 presence and/or talent participation at local events to ensure proper representation of the station/talent brand, including all logistics and materials preparation.
• Represent NBC4 and Telemundo 52 at internal and external events, including evenings and weekends.

Communications:

• Write and edit communication pieces including press releases, key messaging, social media posts, talking points, event scripts, talent biographies, and speeches to support clear and consistent messaging and elevate NBC4 and Telemundo 52 brand, talent, and community initiatives (English and Spanish).
• Ensure regular updates to NBCLA.com and Telemundo52.com community pages.
• Maintain a list of external media contacts and monitor media coverage.
• Assist with media inquiries and manage media relations.
• Ensure the stations’ brand and initiative messaging is consistently represented across all platforms and communications.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in community relations, public affairs, public relations, corporate social responsibility, or a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Bilingual with proficiency in Spanish (written and verbal).
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Applicant must be willing to work nights and weekends and occasional holidays throughout the year, including being “on call” and available as needed.
• All applicants must apply through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for employment

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledgeable of the Los Angeles area non-profit, cultural, political, and media landscape.
• Demonstrates ability to work on a team and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas.
• Demonstrates ability to take the initiative by confidently self-starting work and providing counsel.
• Pays attention to multiple details and multiple tasks while minimizing errors.
• Must be able to maintain department business with the utmost confidentiality.
• Demonstrates experience working in, and a positive attitude toward a rapidly changing business environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Experience planning and leading community events.
• Strong track record meeting targets and objectives while working in a deadline orientated environment
• Established network within Southern California's community organizations and/or government entities a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $90,000- $115,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.