Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Communications Manager develops and executes high-impact publicity campaigns across CNN Originals, including CNN Original Series and CNN Films; franchises includingHave I Got News for Youand Variety and CNNsActors on Actors; and internally produced programming includingThe Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, CNNFlashDocsand CNN Heroes.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Manage day-to-day press strategy and media relations for CNN Originals, working closely with programming teams, executive producers,talentand internal stakeholders.

• Develop campaign strategies andidentifycompelling narratives and publicity opportunities that build awareness of CNN programming and talent throughout atitleslifecycle.

• Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, press notes, talking points, briefingdocumentsand other communications materials.

• Proactively develop, frame and pitch stories to targeted media across entertainment and media trades, national and consumer press, newspapers, magazines, television, radio,podcastsand digital outlets, as well as newsletters,creatorsand other emerging media platforms.

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, podcast bookers,creatorsand other influential media voices.

• Serve as a primary source of information for media covering CNN Originals and their on-air hosts and executive producers, responding to requests accurately and underdeadline.

• Secure, schedule andstaffCNN Originals hosts and talent interviews, appearances, speaking engagements, festival panels, press junkets,premieresand other promotional opportunities.

• Coordinate closely with teams across CNN, including Programming, Digital, Social, Audience, On-Air, Marketing,Schedulingand the broader Communications organization, to align campaign timing, messaging, talentparticipationand promotional opportunities.

• Maintain and distribute campaign documents, interview schedules, briefingmaterialsand status updates to key stakeholdersin a timely manner.

• Support CNN Originals awards campaigns byidentifyingeditorial opportunities and pitching targeted stories that strengthen consideration among awards voters and industry audiences.

• Manage travellogisticsfor CNN Originals hosts and talent, including commercial and private air travel,hotelsand ground transportation, while troubleshooting schedule changes,delaysand other time-sensitive issues.

• Create comprehensive talent itineraries incorporating air and ground travel, accommodations, greeters, hair and makeup schedules, interview details and eventlogisticsfor the annual Upfront presentation, festivals, conventions, awards shows, press junkets,panelsand premieres.

• Support guest-list development and RSVP management for CNN events, screenings,panelsand premieres.

• Monitor media coverage, socialconversationand industry developments, and prepare campaign recaps and coverage reports for senior executives and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, audiencebehaviorand industry trends to inform communications strategy andidentifynew opportunities for CNN programming and talent.

0Qualifications & Experience

• 5-7+years of experience, preferably with a media,newsor public relations/publicity organization.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize 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 andunderstanding ofnews and politics with excellent judgement.

• Existing relationships with press coveringconsumer,lifestyle,film/tv andpreferred.

• Public relations agency experience preferred.

• Prioradministrative experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Collaborative andteam-player.

• Four-year college degree preferred.

• High-levelproficiencywith Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook,Exceland Slack.

• Proven success developing and executing high-impact communications campaigns.

• Organized,accurateand detail-orientedwith strong writing,editingand verbal communication skills.

• Experience working directly with talent and their representatives, with strong judgment and discretion.

• Highly efficient and able to prioritize multiple campaigns,deadlinesand responsibilities.

• Self-motivated,reliableand able to work and think independently while being a solid team player.

• Thoughtful,resourcefuland adaptable in a fast-changing media environment.

• Calm under pressure and comfortable working with a range of personalities.

• Able to work select evenings, weekends and holidays as programming and events require.

• Entertainment,mediaor television communicationsexperience isrequired.