Senior Publicist, CBS News (Washington DC)

CBS News and Stations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Paramount in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr. Publicist with a passion for news and a strong media network to lead publicity for CBS News programming and talent.

The role requires communicating across producers and internal teams, managing 24/7 news cycles, and coordinating press events and talent trips. On-site in DC with a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in media relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Publicity or related field.
• Proven ability to craft press releases, storylines, bios, and social copy.
• Fluent in social media with ability to track trends in digital space.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Creative, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement press strategies and develop timelines to maximize CBS News programming and talent profiles.
• Pitch to secure feature stories and talent interviews across multiple media platforms including online, print, talk shows, podcasts, and industry panels.
• Liaise with producers, talent, and internal departments to support publicity for the News division.
• Plan, develop, and execute talent trips, press junkets, and on-set media visits for series.
• Handle talent appearances at events and collaborate with CBS Television Network units for cross-promotions.
• Write press releases, storylines, bios, and social copy for News programming and talent.

Skills

Media relations

Social media

Writing

Proofreading

Relationship building

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Publicity or related field

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Sr. Publicist who has a deep affinity for news and a knowledge of the media ecosystem. The right person for this position is a team player with solid media contacts and a solid ability to manage deadline pressure.

This is an onsite position at our Washington D.C. office.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Create and implement press strategies and develop timelines to maximize CBS News programming and talent profiles.
• Pitch to secure feature stories and talent interviews across a variety of media platforms and outlets, including online, print, talk shows, podcasts, and industry panels, among others
• Liaise and align with producers, talent, and key internal departments, including Photo, Marketing, and leadership, to facilitate ongoing publicity support for the News division.
• Plan, develop, and execute talent trips, press junkets, and on-set media visits in support of series.
• Handle talent appearances at events.
• Collaborate with units within the CBS Television Network for cross-promotional opportunities.
• Write press releases, storylines, bios, and social media copy for News division programming and talent.
• Work five days a week in the office, with the awareness that hours may fluctuate due to a 24/7 news cycle and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in media relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in either English, Communications, Journalism, Publicity or related field.

Additional Qualifications

• A positive attitude is a must.
• Ability to build deep relationships with press/media (traditional print press as well as online, podcasters, blog writers, social media, and emerging platforms).
• Exemplary communication, writing skills, and proofreading skills.
• Deep knowledge and insight of culture and social media/digital/online press.
• Fluent in social media with the ability to track trends emerging in the digital space.
• Must be a creative and problem-solving driven individual who can create a well-thought-out press plan to maximize publicity, pitching traditional and non-traditional media.
• Proficient organizational, leadership, and client/talent relations/customer service skills with great attention to detail.
• An ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
• Must demonstrate a high quality of work performed, both precisely and proficiently.
• Ability to work successfully in an extremely dynamic, deadline-oriented work environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• A team player available to also support fellow publicists and their projects when necessary.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 100,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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