Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in Burbank, CA delivered to your inbox every week.
Your New Role...
Entry-level market research position provides administrative support to Vice Presidents, Market Research. Additionally, provides support on an as needed basis to the Market Research staff.
Your Role Responsiblities...
- Heavily involved in the coordination of research projects (including but not limited to: recruited audience screenings, focus groups, and advertising testing).
- Prepares tables and occasionally assists with written reports and analyses relating to market research and strategy.
- Assists in the creation and execution of historical tracking comparison charts, presentation decks, and other documents as needed.
- Maintains various research files, records, indexes and archives.
- Liaises with assistants, administrators and co-workers internally and cross-divisionally.
- Manages guest lists and occasionally attends and takes notes at recruited audience screenings.
- Compiles and databases information from internal and external sources, and performs initial analyses of these data.
- Manages a heavy volume of emails and regularly types correspondence.
- Coordinates/arranges travel and hotel accommodations and completes expense reports.
- Maintains executive calendars with a heavy volume of meetings and schedules meetings, independently or as directed.
- Assists with billing responsibilities.
- Film database management; maintaining norms documents.
- Answers telephones, screens, logs and places calls.
- Orders supplies.
- Performs work-related errands on foot and, occasionally, by car.
- Performs other related duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience...
- Previous secretarial experience preferred.
- Previous entertainment, market research, statistical or database experience preferred, but not required.
- College graduate with coursework in Mathematics or Statistics, Data / Information / Computer Science, Research Methods, specifically, or Marketing, Economics, Sociology, or Communications, generally, preferred.
- Typing: 45 wpm required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Workspace (Slides, Sheets). Bonus if having a working knowledge of ChatGPT and other AI-based tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook / Teams and Zoom for scheduling meetings.
- Must have excellent writing skills.
- Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage.
- Proficiency in data processing, data visualization, and database programs (SPSS, Excel, Tableau, R, Python, SQL, Qualtrics, Power BI, SAS, et al.) preferred.
- Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative.
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle deadlines.
- Must be innovative, enthusiastic, & friendly.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone.
- Must be able to process a high volume of incoming/outgoing e-mails.
- Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
- Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
- Must be able to work with extremely sensitive information discreetly.
- Finally, must enjoy movies; have a passion for them!
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $42,006.00 - $78,010.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.