Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategy and execution around CNN’s Washington bureau, including all political programming, live events like debates and town halls, and the newsroom’s reporting
• Engage in crisis and strategic response, including direct outreach to members of the press, serving as a key press contact and spokesperson for the company
• Manage strategic publicity efforts for CNN's political journalists across platforms
• Work closely with executives and talent in messaging, media training and interview preparation
• Consult on communications department’s operational decisions and functions, and advise on earned media opportunities and brand-level features
• Lead a team of publicists overseeing media relations and talent management for CNN journalists
• Collaborate with members of the communications team to ensure cohesive strategic messaging and approach to all work is consistent
• Manage complex and unexpected communications challenges with professionalism

Requirements

• at least 12 years of experience in communications, preferably in politics, rapid response or from a media or technology organization
• Experience building and managing promotion and publicity around high profile talent and VIPs
• Extensive experience in rapid response and crisis communications in the digital age
• Exceptionally skilled at partnering across portfolios with the ability to work in multiple areas of the business
• Extensive experience in issues management and crisis communications
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to context and detail that effectively communicate a message
• Must have leadership presence and the ability to advise executives and talent
• Seasoned, strategic, hands-on, consultative, and collaborative approach
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time and vacation