Temp Communications Coordinator

The role will support strategic communications for the editorial and reporting originating from the CBS News Washington Bureau, CBS News’ award-winning Sunday morning public affairs program "Face the Nation” and the only network evening news broadcast out of the nation's capital, the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.”
 
Responsibilities:

•    In collaboration with the Washington, D.C.-based communications team, the coordinator will work with D.C.-based broadcasts and platforms, correspondents, producers, website editors, and social leads in promoting CBS News, including podcasts and streaming shows.
•    Support the strategic publicity efforts for “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” including drafting and distributing guest listings, broadcast transcripts, and ratings releases.
•    Distribute guest listings and editorial highlights.
•    Research and pitch creative placements, interviews, stories, and speaking opportunities for CBS News journalists and executives.
•    Help manage assets for awards materials and submissions, coordinating with teams across the division and wider communications team as necessary.
•    Maintain accurate correspondent bios, headshots, and fact sheets about CBS News journalists and programs originating out of Washington.
•    Maintain mailing and press lists.
•    Partner with Washington bureau leaders for internal events and employee engagement activities.
•    Collaborate with the department coordinator to ensure all documents are maintained and distributed in a timely manner with key stakeholders.
•    Help manage PR campaigns for assigned projects from development to implementation, with oversight/guidance from the wider team.
•    Regularly track media coverage and gather media recap reports.
•    Support event planning and execution for industry and company events.
•    Assist with administrative duties, including managing schedules, expenses and contacts. 

 Qualifications:

•    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and provide attention to detail.
•    Strong, polished interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong interest in and understanding of news, especially politics. 
•    Prior administrative experience. 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•    Collaborative and team-player.
•    High-level proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Slack.