Senior Publicist

This is a Full Time Job

Sr. Publicist (CBS News)

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Overview

We're looking for an energetic Sr. Publicist who has a passion 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 the ability to handle deadline tension.

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 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 management, 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.

Basic Qualifications
• 4 years' experience in media relations.
• Bachelor's degree in either English, Communications, Journalism, Publicity or related field.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week, with flexibility for fluctuating hours–including mornings, evenings, and weekends–based on the demands of a 24/7 news cycle.

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).
• Top-notch communication, writing skills, and proofreading skills.
• Proficient knowledge and comprehension 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 resourceful initiator who can create a well-thought-out press plan to maximize publicity, pitching traditional and non-traditional media.
• Solid organizational, management, 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.

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