Publicist-CNN Morning Programming

This fast-paced communications role works collaboratively within the CNN Worldwide communications teams to support strategic publicity efforts around morning programming. The role requires strategic thinking, high organisational talents and strong public relations skills. It offers the opportunity to work with leading journalists and play an integral role in the future of CNN.

• Support the 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 strategise with teams across the division and wider communications team as necessary.
• Maintain accurate anchor bios, headshots, and fact sheets about anchors, journalists and programmes.
• Maintain press lists and create targeted press lists based on bookings and news events.
• Partner on internal events and employee engagement activities, and 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.
• Track media coverage regularly 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.
• Strategic thinking and strong public relations skills.

• 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 total compensation; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and programme-specific awards.

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