Senior Director, Washington Communications & Crisis

WarnerMedia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 134,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN Washington Bureau seeks a Senior Director of Communications to guide publicity strategy for political programming and reporting.

The role leads a team, collaborates across divisions, and acts as a spokesperson for strategic messaging and rapid response. The position requires deep crisis communications expertise, exceptional writing, and the ability to advise senior executives and talent.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Crisis communications

Media relations

Team leadership

Executive advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN Washington Bureau seeks a Senior Director of Communications to guide publicity strategy for political programming and reporting.

The role leads a team, collaborates across divisions, and acts as a spokesperson for strategic messaging and rapid response. The position requires deep crisis communications expertise, exceptional writing, and the ability to advise senior executives and talent.