Communications Director (CNN Original Series)

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Communications Director (CNN Original Series)

Turner

Marketing/Promotions/Advertising, News, Television/Programming

Requisition #

181574BR

Business Unit

CNEWS

Cable/Broadcast Television Networks, Film Production and Distribution, Television Program Production and Distribution

Position Type

Full Time

Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Posting Job Description

The Job

CNN is seeking a strong Communications Director for the CNN Original Series publicity team. 

The Daily
 

• The Communications Director will create and execute high-impact and innovative publicity campaigns to promote CNN’s Original Series.
• The director will also help lead the network’s Original Series communications’ strategy in the press and all publicity efforts.

The Essentials
 

• The ideal candidate must have a proven track record launching and promoting programming on cable/network television or on a streaming platform, as well as sustaining press coverage.
• The position requires excellent judgement, strategic and succinct communications skills, as well as superior writing skills.
• Must be a self-starter with a mature attitude who comes to the table with ideas and excitement.
• Must thrive in a faced-paced environment and on deadline.
• Must be able to handle different personalities with ease.
• Imperative to have a network of relationships with reporters, media outlets and opinion formers.
• Must be an all-around media-savvy practitioner, prior experience working with a global brand is a plus.
• Must also have a proven track record as a successful manager.
• Minimum 7-9 years publicity experience in the docuseries, longform and/or entertainment world

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.