Publicist-CNN Morning Programming
About The Position
The Publicist will work collaboratively within CNN Worldwide communications teams to support strategic publicity efforts for morning programming, which airs from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. This fast-paced role calls for strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and public relations expertise. It offers the opportunity to work with leading journalists and contribute to CNN’s future. The position supports publicity campaigns and communications for CNN linear and digital projects, working with teams across the division and wider communications organization. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing program materials, pursuing media opportunities for journalists and anchors, maintaining press and talent information, supporting events, and tracking media coverage.
Requirements
- 3–4 years of experience, preferably with a media, news, or public relations/publicity organization.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and strong attention to detail.
- Strong, polished interpersonal skills and ability to work with talent and executives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interest in and understanding of news and politics, with excellent judgment.
- Prior administrative experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- High-level proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Slack.
Nice To Haves
- Existing relationships with press covering media, news, or politics.
- Public relations agency experience.
- Four-year college degree.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic publicity efforts for CNN morning programming, including drafting and distributing guest listings, broadcast transcripts, video segments, and ratings.
- Research and pitch creative placements, interviews, stories, and speaking opportunities for CNN journalists and anchors.
- Coordinate and strategize with teams across the division and wider communications team as needed.
- Maintain accurate anchor biographies, headshots, and fact sheets about anchors, journalists, and programs.
- Maintain press lists and create targeted press lists based on bookings and news events.
- Partner on internal events and employee engagement activities, and support planning and execution for industry and company events.
- Ensure department documents are maintained and distributed in a timely manner to key stakeholders.
- Help manage publicity campaigns for assigned CNN linear and digital projects, from development through implementation, with oversight and guidance from the wider team.
- Track media coverage and gather media recap reports.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Vacation
- Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards may also be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
