SVP, Global Communications

Job description

The Senior Vice President, Global Communications serves as a strategic advisor to Universal Film leadership and is responsible for shaping and advancing the company's corporate narrative, reputation, and executive visibility across a rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape.
This leader will report to the EVP of Universal Film Communications and work closely with the EVP of Universal Entertainment Communications to help define how the Film Studio communicates through moments of growth, transformation, innovation, and change. They will anticipate emerging opportunities and risks, translate business priorities into compelling narratives, and influence stakeholders across the enterprise to drive alignment and impact.
Success in this role requires a leader who sees around corners, thinks beyond individual functions, and balances long-term reputation building with decisive execution. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision and enterprise thinking, operational excellence and accountability, exceptional talent leadership and collaboration, and the judgment, authenticity, and resilience required to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Strategic Communications Leadership
• Shape and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances Universal Film's business priorities, reputation, and long-term growth objectives.
• Anticipate industry, audience, reputational, innovation, and stakeholder trends and translate insights into proactive communications strategies.
• Champion an enterprise mindset by identifying opportunities to strengthen Universal Film's connection to broader NBCUniversal narratives.
• Position Universal Film leaders as influential voices across entertainment, media, business, and culture through thought leadership and executive visibility initiatives.
Communications Execution & Business Impact
• Lead all global media relations activities, including major corporate announcements, box office reporting, transactional communications, executive communications, dating and crisis management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during high-profile reputational issues, providing strategic counsel and clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement communications strategies that drive measurable business outcomes and enhance organizational reputation.
• Oversee the development of key communications materials including presentations, executive messaging, fact sheets, town halls, and leadership events.
• Lead communications support for major industry events, announcements, and executive engagements.
Leadership, Collaboration & Influence
• Build strong partnerships across production, development, distribution, marketing, franchise management, People Experience, and other NBCUniversal stakeholders to drive alignment and shared outcomes.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and create an environment where people do their best work.
• Influence senior leaders across a complex matrixed organization, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared communications objectives.
Executive Leadership Expectations
• Demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and integrity in navigating sensitive business issues.
• Lead with authenticity, transparency, and accountability while building trust across the organization.
• Remain adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn, evolve, and elevate communications practices across the organization.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 15 years of communications experience in the media and entertainment field.
Desired Characteristics:
• Proven ability to shape enterprise-level communications strategies that advance business objectives and strengthen organizational reputation.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and stakeholders across highly matrixed organizations.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate emerging trends, identify opportunities, and navigate complex challenges.
• Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with urgent business needs.
• Proven resilience and effectiveness operating in high-visibility, fast-paced environments.
• Established relationships across the entertainment, business, and trade media landscape.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applications.
• Bachelor’s degree; business, communications or journalism discipline preferred.
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• 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: $260,000 – $320,000 bonus and long-term incentive 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.
About the Company
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.