Communications (Universal Studios Group) Placement

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Communications (Universal Studios Group) Placement

Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment and news?

To join one of our 12-month placements you will be:

• Currently be studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2022
• Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from July 2022-July 2023
• Fluent in English
• We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internships that you are more interested in and your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

• Assist with collating reports e.g. coverage from publicity campaigns and corporate news, internal comms updates, etc.
• Assist with internal and external events, including press launches, screenings, photo shoots, internal gatherings and summits
• Support the team on programme publicity campaigns as directed
• Researching and collating media lists
• Provide support to the team in creating press materials e.g. press packs, visual assets, TX cards, etc.
• Updating key internal documents e.g. bragging bible, fact sheets, calendars etc.
• Monitoring key industry developments, which might shape NBCUniversal International Studios’ strategy and offerings
• Daily news analysis
• Maintain a wide interest in TV, keeping up with some of the key shows across the industry and different territories

What do I need to bring to the role?

• A good understanding of the entertainment, broadcast and/or media landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communications and an ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with a network of contacts
• An ability to manage a wide range of projects and to handle a pressured environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with an aptitude to learn new company specific programmes

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• How to operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment, which covers all of the key communications disciplines
• Knowledge and awareness of the current media, TV and film landscape – both the opportunities and challenges
• How we produce premium scripted and non scripted content for UK and global broadcasters, networks and SVOD platforms
• How to publicise our programming across all media and increase the profile of the business overall in both trade and consumer press
• How to manage key stakeholders and external contacts

About NBCUniversal

We are one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

NBCUniversal’s International operations outside the U.S. include film and television distribution, home entertainment distribution, channels, film and television production, theme parks and news operations, with over 2,600 employees in 36 offices around the world.

Disability Statement

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

How to apply

To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below. You will be required to submit a cover letter as part of your application.

We strongly advise that you only apply to 1 role to ensure that you are considered for the internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are best aligned with.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.