Penny Manis

Background

About Penny Manis

Penny Manis is the Vice President, Editorial & Content Strategy of CNN en Español. She has direct responsibility for the editorial and strategic direction of the network, the development & enhancement of digital services and products, audience growth, and revenue-generating commercial opportunities. Previously, she was the Vice President of Programming at CNN International. She oversaw the network’s programming including New York, Atlanta, London and Abu Dhabi based shows. Manis was instrumental in the network’s coverage of major global stories. She has also served as the Senior Director of Business Programming for CNN International based in New York, shaping the network's financial & economic news agenda and directing reporters and shows. Her experience includes working as a senior producer for “AC360”, a prime time CNN program hosted by Anderson Cooper. Manis played a leading role selecting and launching stories and guest segments. Manis joined CNN 25 years ago as an associate producer for CNN en Español in the Washington bureau where she covered U.S-Latin American relations. She then transferred to CNN’s Atlanta headquarters to become an editorial producer, booking and preparing news makers and analysts to appear on CNN/U.S, CNN International and CNN en Español. Manis has worked overseas in CNN’s London offices for several years, selecting and producing stories for CNN’s European and Middle Eastern audiences. She brings national, global and business expertise to her current role as a member of CNN’s Executive Team.