Publicist, CBS News

About the role

WeAreParamount is on a mission to unleash the power of content. Joining Paramount means becoming part of a passionate team that co‑creates moments that matter for audiences and employees alike. The role is for an energetic publicist with a strong passion for news and a deep understanding of the media ecosystem, who can thrive under deadline pressure and work collaboratively across departments.

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.
• Liaise and align with producers, talent, and key internal departments (Photo, Marketing, 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 flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, and weekends due to the 24/7 news cycle.

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong relationship‑building skills with press/media across traditional and emerging platforms.
• Excellent communication, writing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong knowledge of culture and social‑media/digital/online press.
• Fluency in social media with the ability to track emerging trends.
• Creative, resourceful self‑starter capable of developing comprehensive press plans for both traditional and non‑traditional media.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and client/talent relations/customer‑service skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in high‑pressure situations.
• Consistently high‑quality work performed accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to thrive in an extremely fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Team player willing to support fellow publicists and their projects when needed.

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000. This range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) or as dictated by the applicable collective bargaining agreement
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace