SVP, Global Communications

About the Role

The SVP, Global Communications serves as a strategic advisor to Universal Film leadership, shaping and advancing the company's corporate narrative, reputation, and executive visibility across a rapidly evolving media and entertainment landscape. Reports to the EVP of Universal Film Communications; works closely with the EVP of Universal Entertainment Communications.

Hybrid schedule: minimum four days per week in the office.

What You'll Do

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Shape and execute a comprehensive communications strategy advancing Universal Film’s business priorities, reputation, and long-term growth objectives
• Anticipate industry, audience, reputational, innovation, and stakeholder trends; 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 in 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, 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 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, and other NBCUniversal stakeholders
• Coach and develop a high-performing team
• Influence senior leaders across a complex matrixed organization, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared communications objectives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of communications experience in media and entertainment
• Proven ability to shape enterprise-level communications strategies
• Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and stakeholders across highly matrixed organizations
• Strong strategic thinker with ability to anticipate emerging trends and navigate complex challenges
• Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and relationship-building skills
• Established relationships across the entertainment, business, and trade media landscape
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor’s degree required; business, communications, or journalism preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000 – $320,000/yr (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
• Company sponsored benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various other perks