Job Description

KEY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Director of Community and Communications for NBC10, Telemundo62 and NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Support community tentpole initiatives, including Project Innovation, Clear the Shelters, Supporting Our Schools, and Bundle Up
• Write, edit and/or translate press releases, statements, and media advisories
• Coordinate external requests for staff/talent appearances, charitable donations, and community sponsorships
• Monitor and manage clips of earned media coverage, FCC reporting and station activity reports
• Develop and update media lists for local, regional and trade press and distribute press releases
• Assist in writing and updating talent bios and posting articles to the Community pages of the stations’ websites
• Manage merchandise for talent and marketing initiatives
• Assist with station community initiatives and events, including planning and onsite activation

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree from a fully accredited college or university in Communications, Public Relations, or related field of study
• Bilingual with strong oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and longer event hours as needed
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of Cision and WordPress is a plus
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to regularly lift to 30-lbs unassisted

Additional Information

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