Communications Manager, International

6 years exp

**Roles & Responsibilities**

**Overview**
The Communications Manager manages press and communications activities for CNBC International ensuring the brand is positively positioned in front of both audience and trade partners and its reputation as first in business and financial news is maintained. The Communications Manager handles media relations, delivers coverage of key news stories and business wins.

This role is also responsible for the creation and delivery of all-staff internal communications, working closely with the wider International Comunications and Marketing team. The ability to build strong and constructive working relationships is key, as this position supports many internal stakeholders across the global News Group organisation.

**Key Responsibilities**
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Help create and execute strategic PR plans for CNBC's news and long-form content, special events, and editorial and business priorities
- Research, build media lists and work closely with the CNBC International newsroom team to identify and disseminate breaking news and big interviews
- Monitor, analyse and report on trending news stories and social media conversations, press coverage and competitor landscape
- Work with the Marketing team and field producers to secure talent appearances, interviews and incremental content and brand exposure when CNBC reporters are on location at events, such as Mobile World Congress and RISE conference
- Generate press materials including news releases media alerts, programming announcements, pitch letters and talking points
- Partner with internal teams across the business to identify publicity opportunities, including Distribution, Business Development and NBC Universal's commercial division Catalyst
- Seek opportunities to profile editorial and corporate leaders within the news/advertising media industry
- Build and maintain effective relationships with PR and media agencies, business, consumer and trade press, and the organisations appearing on the network to bolster CNBC's reputation as the number one business and financial news network
- Cultivate positive relationships with talent, producers and news desk to help external and internal communication flow
- Manage and track the Communications budget ensuring rigorous attention to detail on all PR and comms related costs
- Manage photo and video shoots for business day programs, talent and events
- Proactively oversee CNBC's entry into industry awards, working with internal teams to gather data, drafting copy and submitting entries

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Manage the production of CNBC International's weekly internal newsletter, Inside CNBC
- Monitor competitive environment via daily review of competitive/industry news and provide briefings to senior leadership on developments
- Work with the Director of Communications and Marketing, International to deliver an active and informed internal communications programme which engages internal audiences
- Play a fundamental role in the planning and delivery of leadership communications including the quarterly Town Hall from the CNBC President and other internal business events

**Skills, Experience and Requirements**
- Significant prior experience in marketing communications or PR required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail fundamental
- Outstanding communicator who is articulate, agile, enthusiastic and a self-starter essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, combining the ability to build trust and effective internal and external networks of relations is key
- Ability to multitask with mínimal supervision and to tight deadlines crucial
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team is vital
- Keen interest in finance and knowledge of publishing and news media important
- Background working across international markets and cultures desirable
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint a plus
- Willingness to travel a bonus

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

**CNBC International**

CNBC is the recognized global leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information. CNBC’s international operations include regional networks in Europe and Asia-Pacific that provide the latest market information, unrivalled coverage of breaking news, in-depth analysis, and interviews with business leaders. CNBC in Europe reaches more than 110 million households, in addition to leading banks, financial institutions, and hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. CNBC in Asia-Pacific reaches more than 70 million households in 21 countries.
**NBCUniversal**

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a pr