Publicist – CNN Morning Programming
Warner Bros. Discovery
Posted: 10/19/2026
Senior Publicist
Roadway Moving
Posted: 9/16/2026Publicist – CNN Morning Programming
Warner Bros. DiscoveryPosted 10/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and publicity strategies, with strong organizational and communication skills to support media outreach and event planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Public Relations ExperienceMedia Coverage TrackingEvent Planning and ExecutionStrong Verbal and Written CommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support strategic publicity efforts for CNN morning programming (5am-12p ET)
- Draft and distribute 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 strategize with teams across the division and wider communications team
- Maintain accurate anchor bios, headshots and fact sheets about anchors, journalists and programs
- Maintain press lists and create targeted press lists based on bookings and news events
- Partner on internal events and employee engagement activities
- Support event planning and execution for industry and company events
- Collaborate with the department to maintain and distribute documents to key stakeholders in a timely manner
- Help manage PR campaigns for assigned CNN linear and digital projects from development to implementation, with oversight and guidance
- Track media coverage and gather media recap reports
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3-4 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 media, news or politics 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and sick time
- Vacation
- Annual bonuses
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
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Hard Skills
Media ResearchGuest Listing DraftingBroadcast Transcript PreparationPress List MaintenancePR Campaign Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationJudgment
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSlackWindows
Industry Keywords
PublicityMedia RelationsNewsPoliticsCommunications