Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Universal Studios Hollywood Social Media Specialist will support and execute the overarching Universal Parks & Resorts Social Content Strategy across multiple social media platforms by publishing content, interacting with social communities, and developing content solutions in real-time. This role requires a proven, creative and passionate social media marketer who can simultaneously manage several social media channels.
The specialist will closely work with other members of the Digital Marketing team as well as other functional areas (e.g., PR, Guest Relations) to help create a community management program that promotes Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, and Fan Fest Nights.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on ownership of the company’s presence on social media. Act as a public voice for: owned social media channels, online review sites, and other external sites.
- Assist with social content planning, programming, publishing, tagging, and editorial calendar.
- Support and develop new ways to foster community through real-time engagement.
- Monitor emerging sites and communication channels; recommend new initiatives based on these observations and points of knowledge. Create new and creative ways to use social platforms and digital content to tell stories and build our audience.
- Provide ongoing reporting to track fan sentiment and the impact of day-to-day outbound content and community management. Track channel growth of social media brand pages and other pages as needed.
- Responsible for creating and implementing industry leading social publishing best practices with engagement benchmarks for all social channels.
- Build relationships with internal theme park stakeholders and intellectual Property Partners to coordinate cross-promotion opportunities.
- Own social content from start to finish by concepting, filming, editing, routing, and publishing photos and videos.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS –
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required, majors in Marketing or Business Administration, English, or Communications preferred.
- 3+ years of experience within marketing/social media
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Workspace
- Should be familiar with basic photo / video editing, altering, creating, and sharing
- Basic experience with shooting and editing video is preferred
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects
- Experience with all native social channels and experience with a range of 3rd-party social tools: Omniture, Sprinklr, etc.
- Available to attend on-site events and various on property content shoots that may include early mornings, late evenings or weekends
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
- Please attach or link a portfolio to application profile.
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: $68,640 - $75,000
Desired Characteristics
- The ideal candidate for this position would have an understanding of guest services, marketing strategy, social media, creative insight, and analytics.
- An individual that embodies a creative, social-first spirit of the team, who can write and edit for themselves in a creative and irreverent manner – following our UDX Social Brand Voice.
- Knowledgeable and passionate for social media, online communities and digital content.
- Theme park enthusiast with knowledge of and passion for all things entertainment.
- Sound business and creative judgment and excellent ‘soft skills’ (for partnering with internal stakeholders and maintaining direct communications with guests) are required.
- Outstanding written communications skills and detail oriented.
- High level of interest in technology and comfort level in working with technology-based tools and applications.
- Innovative mindset: someone who looks for new opportunities, generates new ideas, and is able to “find” or develop stories.
- Proven experience managing successful high-profile projects that involve multiple business functions, milestone tracking, and collaborations.
- Propensity for Time Management/Multi-Tasking: self-starter who is solutions-oriented, thrives under pressure, enjoys fast-paced work and is dedicated to quality. He/she is extremely motivated and in search of a challenging, career-advancing opportunity.
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.
