Christian Peña
Bilingual Journalist @ CBS News
- Role
- Associate Editorial Producer, Politics at Cbs News
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christian Peña
Christian is a strategic media and communications professional with a strong background in journalism, content strategy, and public affairs. Currently a reporter based in Washington, D.C, he has covered politics, business, and Latino affairs for major networks including Spectrum News, NBC News/MSNBC, PBS NewsHour, CNN, CNBC, and CBS News.With hands-on experience in breaking news, broadcast production, and media relations, Christian excels at identifying compelling stories, securing high-impact guests, and crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. At NBC News/MSNBC, he contributed to the business unit by producing accessible, engaging content on complex financial and policy issues—experience that sharpened his skills in editorial planning, guest booking, and newsroom coordination.Christian holds a Master’s in Professional Studies from Georgetown University, where he focused on media and communications, and a Bachelor’s in Journalism and Political Science from American University.
Experience
Associate Editorial Producer, Politics
May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Oversee political panel programming across CBS News, shaping guest strategy in alignment with daily news; Produce and pitch long-form political conversations for CBS podcasts, radio, and streaming programs featuring members of Congress and national leaders
Education
Georgetown University
Master of Professional Studies, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Comms, Media, Journalism)
2022
American University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism & Political Science
2021
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