Communications Manager

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Develop and execute high-impact publicity campaigns across CNN Originals, including CNN Original Series, CNN Films, franchises and internally produced programming .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing high-impact publicity campaigns, managing media relations, and crafting compelling narratives for CNN Originals. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a deep understanding of the media landscape and audience behavior.

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Public Relations ExperienceMedia Relations ManagementCampaign Strategy DevelopmentStrong Verbal And Written CommunicationEntertainment And Media Communications

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Hard Skills

Publicity Campaign DevelopmentPress Release WritingMedia MonitoringInterview SchedulingEvent CoordinationCommunications StrategyContent CreationEditingDetail OrientationJudgment And Discretion

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSlackWindows

Industry Keywords

MediaPublic RelationsEntertainmentTelevisionNewsPoliticsConsumer PressLifestyleFilm/TVPublicity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute high-impact publicity campaigns across CNN Originals, including CNN Original Series, CNN Films, franchises and internally produced programming
Manage day-to-day press strategy and media relations for CNN Originals
Work closely with programming teams, executive producers, talent and internal stakeholders
Develop campaign strategies and identify compelling narratives and publicity opportunities throughout a title’s lifecycle
Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, press notes, talking points, briefing documents and other communications materials
Develop, frame and pitch stories to targeted media across entertainment and media trades, national and consumer press, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, podcasts, digital outlets, newsletters, creators and emerging media platforms
Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, producers, podcast bookers, creators and other influential media voices
Serve as a primary source of information for media covering CNN Originals and on-air hosts and executive producers
Secure, schedule and staff interviews, appearances, speaking engagements, festival panels, press junkets, premieres and other promotional opportunities
Coordinate with Programming, Digital, Social, Audience, On-Air, Marketing, Scheduling and Communications teams
Maintain and distribute campaign documents, interview schedules, briefing materials and status updates
Support CNN Originals awards campaigns by identifying editorial opportunities and pitching targeted stories
Manage travel logistics for hosts and talent, including air travel, hotels and ground transportation
Create comprehensive talent itineraries for presentations, festivals, conventions, awards shows, press junkets, panels and premieres
Support guest-list development and RSVP management for CNN events, screenings, panels and premieres
Monitor media coverage, social conversation and industry developments
Prepare campaign recaps and coverage reports for senior executives and internal stakeholders
Maintain understanding of the evolving media landscape, audience behavior and industry trends to inform communications strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7+ years of experience, preferably with a media, news or 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 and understanding of news and politics with excellent judgement
Existing relationships with press covering consumer, lifestyle, film/tv preferred
Public relations agency experience preferred
Prior administrative experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative and team-player
Four-year college degree preferred
High-level proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Slack
Proven success developing and executing high-impact communications campaigns
Organized, accurate and detail-oriented with strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Experience working directly with talent and their representatives, with strong judgment and discretion
Highly efficient and able to prioritize multiple campaigns, deadlines and responsibilities
Self-motivated, reliable and able to work and think independently while being a solid team player
Thoughtful, resourceful and 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, media or television communications experience is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career-defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow into your best selves
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation
Annual bonuses
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards