Communications Manager

Turner Services Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Communications Manager to develop and execute high-impact publicity campaigns for CNN Originals, including Original Series and CNN Films.

You will work with programming teams, talent, and executives to drive awareness across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in media, publicity or PR preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience handling reporters, editors, and talent relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day press strategy and media relations for CNN Originals.
• Develop campaign strategies and identify publicity opportunities across CNN properties.
• Write and distribute press materials including releases, media alerts and talking points.
• Pitch stories to entertainment and media trades, national and consumer press.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align campaigns and talent appearances.

Skills

Media relations

Publicity campaigns

Press releases

Story pitching

Stakeholder management

Event coordination

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Slack

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role… Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Communications Manager develops and executes high-impact publicity campaigns across CNN Originals, including CNN Original Series and CNN Films; franchises including Have I Got News for You and Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors; and internally produced programming including The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, CNN FlashDocs and CNN Heroes.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day press strategy and media relations for CNN Originals, working closely with programming teams, executive producers, talent and internal stakeholders.
• Develop campaign strategies and identify compelling narratives and publicity opportunities that build awareness of CNN programming and talent throughout a title’s lifecycle.
• Write and distribute press releases, media alerts, press notes, talking points, briefing documents and other communications materials.
• Proactively develop, frame and pitch stories to targeted media across entertainment and media trades, national and consumer press, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, podcasts and digital outlets, as well as newsletters, creators and other emerging media platforms.
• Build and maintain strong 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 their on-air hosts and executive producers, responding to requests accurately and under deadline.
• Secure, schedule and staff CNN Originals hosts and talent interviews, appearances, speaking engagements, festival panels, press junkets, premieres and other promotional opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with teams across CNN, including Programming, Digital, Social, Audience, On-Air, Marketing, Scheduling and the broader Communications organization, to align campaign timing, messaging, talent participation and promotional opportunities.
• Maintain and distribute campaign documents, interview schedules, briefing materials and status updates to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Support CNN Originals awards campaigns by identifying editorial opportunities and pitching targeted stories that strengthen consideration among awards voters and industry audiences.
• Manage travel logistics for CNN Originals hosts and talent, including commercial and private air travel, hotels and ground transportation, while troubleshooting schedule changes, delays and other time-sensitive issues.
• Create comprehensive talent itineraries incorporating air and ground travel, accommodations, greeters, hair and makeup schedules, interview details and event logistics for the annual Upfront presentation, 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, and prepare campaign recaps and coverage reports for senior executives and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving media landscape, audience behavior and industry trends to inform communications strategy and identify new opportunities for CNN programming and talent.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 and 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.

How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, 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. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees.

Pay Range: $84,000.00 - $156,000.00 salary per year.

• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards.
• In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.