Paul Luthringer
About Paul Luthringer
Paul Luthringer serves as the Vice President of Marketing Communications at Hearst, where he oversees communications for various media properties, including major cable networks and over 300 magazines. He has a diverse background in public relations and communications, having held roles in government and the private sector, and has been with Hearst since 1996.
Work at Hearst
Paul Luthringer has served as Vice President of Marketing Communications at Hearst since 1996. In this role, he oversees communications for Hearst's extensive portfolio, which includes major cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, and ESPN. He manages communications for over 300 magazines globally, including well-known titles like Cosmopolitan, ELLE, and Men's Health. Additionally, he handles communications for Hearst's newspaper holdings, including the Houston Chronicle and San Francisco Chronicle. Luthringer also leads corporate social media programs and is responsible for communications strategy for Hearst's transportation assets, including CAMP Systems International.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hearst, Paul Luthringer held various significant positions. He worked at the Newspaper Association of America as Director of Public Relations from 1994 to 1996. He also served as a Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Presidential Transition Team in 1988 and held the position of Associate Director of Media Affairs at The White House from 1988 to 1992. His experience includes roles at the Republican National Committee, where he was Director of Radio Services and later Director of Internet & New Media Programs during the 1996 Republican National Convention. Luthringer also worked at MCI Telecommunications Corporation as Sr. Manager of Public Relations.
Education and Expertise
Paul Luthringer has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Marietta College. He furthered his studies at New York University, obtaining a Master of Science in Publishing and serving as an Adjunct Professor from 2008 to 2009. Luthringer also studied at Harvard University, focusing on 'Election 1996: Reaching Voters with Communications Technology and New Media,' and has been a guest lecturer at the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government since 1996.
Achievements in Communications
Throughout his career, Paul Luthringer has demonstrated expertise in managing communications across various platforms. He has overseen communications for 33 television stations owned by Hearst, which reach 19 percent of U.S. viewers. His strategic oversight includes managing public relations and communications for Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses. Luthringer's work has contributed to shaping the public image and outreach strategies for multiple high-profile organizations.