Charter Communications said Tuesday it has promoted Cameron Blanchard, its chief media relations spokesperson and strategist, to executive VP, communications. She will continue to report to senior executive VP David Ellen.

In addition to leading the company’s external communications, Blanchard's role was recently expanded to include oversight of all internal communications for Charter’s more than 96,000 employees.

She joined Charter in 2019 as senior VP of communications from Condé Nast, where she served as chief communications officer and led the development and execution of that company’s communications plan, supporting the overall business strategy. Prior to that, she spent 19 years at NBCUniversal, where she served in a number of leadership positions, most recently as senior VP. 

"Since joining Charter, Cameron has had a significant impact on the company, quickly establishing herself as a valued strategic partner and effectively increasing both the volume and impact of Charter’s communications efforts,” Ellen said in a press release. “Cameron’s proactive approach to communications is playing an instrumental role in growing Charter’s reputation as an industry leader and in advancing Charter’s narrative both inside and outside the company."

Charter Communications has announced the hiring of longtime NBCUniversal PR operative Cameron Blanchard as the cable company’s new corporate communications chief.

Operating under the title of senior VP of communications, and commuting to the Stamford, Connecticut headquarters from her Brooklyn home base, Blanchard will report directly to David Ellen, senior executive VP of Charter.

Blanchard most recently served as chief communications officer for Condé Nast. But she spent 19 years at NBCU, most recently at the senior VP level.

Justin Venech, who has occupied Charter’s top corp-com role for several years, will remain group VP, reporting to Blanchard.

"Cameron is a true communications professional whose expertise and leadership will be an asset to the Company," said Ellen, in a statement. "Cameron will play an instrumental role as Charter continues advancing new technologies and services and strengthens its leadership position in the industry."