October 2025

Chris Ender oversees communications across TV Media at Paramount, a Skydance Corporation.  

In this role, Ender oversees all external and internal communications and media relations for a wide range of broadcast, cable and production businesses. This includes all CBS-branded properties such as CBS Television Network, News, Television Stations, Sports, CBS Media Ventures and CBS Studios – as well as BET Studios, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, See It Now Studios and Paramount Media Networks, home to iconic brands like MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and BET. Ender leads a bi-coastal team that develops leading-edge communication strategies for these brands, platforms and studios in a dynamic media environment.  

Ender previously served as executive vice president and head of communications for CBS, a role he held since 2020.  

Ender joined CBS in 1996 as vice president of media relations for CBS Entertainment. During his tenure, he crafted communications strategies as CBS transformed from a singular broadcasting company into one of the world’s leading multiplatform content creators. He oversaw launch campaigns for shows that have built CBS into America’s Most-Watched Network and created the CBS Studios PR department, which supports a roster of nearly 50 series.  

He began his career as an account executive at Bender, Goldman & Helper public relations before later serving as vice president of media relations for Sony Pictures Television. 

Ender is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism.