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

• The ideal candidate will have 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.