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Job Summary
Comcast’s corporate communications team in Washington, DC manages the company’s brand reputation in DC and executes communications strategies that support messaging around our legislative and federal regulatory advocacy efforts across Comcast NBCUniversal. This group works closely with both the communications team based at our HQ in Philadelphia as well as various government affairs teams in the DC office. The Government Communications Coordinator will support the team in designing communications plans, engaging with key stakeholders (including press), producing written content for publication and distribution, and planning corporate events. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented self-starter who thinks strategically and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency. A key part of this role is the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team that may include members from other parts of the company, including government affairs, legal, external affairs, and PR teams across the country.
Job Description
You will:
Draft communications materials: talking points, speeches, blog posts, email pitches, press releases, and more.
Support executive communications, including email notes, blogs, and social media.
Assist in the development and execution of Comcast’s corporate special events, including virtual events and hybrid events as we continue to evolve our events strategy.
Compile and maintain targeted media lists; research reporters & bloggers.
Track and report media coverage surrounding specific announcements and general policy topics.
Design graphics and create social media content in line with corporate brand guidelines.
Support other communications projects as assigned.
Perform light administrative duties supporting a senior communications executive.
Preferred Qualifications/Requirements
1-3 years of experience (including internships) in communications, including public relations, government, corporate communications, and journalism.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, PR, journalism, political science, and/or public policy preferred.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign experience a plus.
Strong interest in the telecommunications, cable and media industries – as well as politics and public policy.
Excellent written communication skills. Writing samples will be required if selected for an interview.
Strong research skills.
Keen communications intuition, strong interpersonal skills, and a team-player approach.
Must have great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
Authorized to work in the United States of America.
Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience – think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff – be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team – make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System – a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company – by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
