Publicist, CBS News

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• 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 understanding that hours may fluctuate due to a 24/7 news cycle and may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

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

• A positive attitude is a must.
• Ability to build strong relationships with press/media (traditional print press as well as online, podcasters, blog writers, social media, and emerging platforms).
• Excellent communication, writing skills, and proofreading skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding 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 self-starter who can create a well-thought-out press plan to maximize publicity, pitching traditional and non-traditional media.
• Strong 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 accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work successfully in an extremely fast-paced, 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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