Publicist-CNN Morning Programming

Supports strategic publicity efforts for CNN morning programming within the CNN Worldwide communications teams. It requires strategic thinking, strong organisational talents and public relations skills, and involves collaboration across the division and wider communications team. The position offers the opportunity to work with journalists and play an integral role in the future of CNN.

• Support strategic publicity efforts for CNN morning programming (5am-12p ET), 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 necessary.
• Maintain accurate anchor bios, 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; support event planning and execution for industry and company events.
• Collaborate with the department to ensure all documents are maintained and distributed in a timely manner with key stakeholders.
• Help manage PR campaigns for assigned projects spanning CNN linear and digital from development to implementation, with oversight/guidance from the wider team.
• Regularly track media coverage and gather media recap reports.

• 3-4 years of experience.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and stellar 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 judgement.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-player.
• High-level proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Slack.

• Experience with a media, news or public relations/publicity organisation.
• Existing relationships with press covering media, news or politics.
• Public relations agency experience.
• Four-year college degree.

• Actual salaries will vary based on job-related factors including geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance.
• Base pay is one component of the total compensation package; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation.