Senior Publicist (NBC Sports)

Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Hybrid schedule with a minimum of four days per week in the office; must be willing to physically work from the Stamford facility.

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 yearly.

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment corporation operating film, television, streaming, news, sports, theme park, and consumer entertainment brands.

What you will do

• Develop and execute publicity strategies for NBC Sports programming, production, announcers, and coverage elements.
• Write and distribute press releases, messaging documents, and other communications materials.
• Create and manage press lists, pitch stories, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople.
• Build relationships with sports media contacts and industry partners while handling incoming press inquiries.
• Collaborate with Talent, Production, Programming, Marketing, and communications teams to develop story ideas.
• Support publicity at NBC Sports properties and major sporting events, including travel and on-site coverage.

Requirements

• 5+ years of sports-focused communications experience with regular interaction with sports and media outlets.
• Experience cultivating and pitching stories, preparing messaging, handling press inquiries, and coordinating interviews.
• Strong writing skills with examples such as press releases, biographies, or media guides.
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external groups and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience traveling and handling publicity at major sporting events.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and be at least 18 years old.

Nice to have

• Established relationships with sports reporters and contacts in entertainment, music, style, or culture media.
• Experience at a media company or large corporation.
• Photoshop, PowerPoint, and social media skills.
• Forward-thinking strategic planning and proactive communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with at least four office days per week.
• Cross-functional collaboration across NBC Sports and Comcast hirify.global departments.
• Opportunity to support major sports properties, events, and on-site coverage.
• Inclusive workplace focused on community impact and equal employment opportunity.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV through the hirify.global careers website.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location.