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.
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Your New Role...
Provides high level executive administrative support, including but not limited to schedule and travel management, expense reports, sensitive communications, and acting as liaison to four top executives within and outside of the company. Departments include Research, Programming and Digital. This role requires in-office attendance at least three days a week.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Schedule appointments, maintain and update SVPs' and VPs' very busy daily calendars. Thinking ahead for the week and the month to ensure there are no double bookings during calendar management. Work independently and resourcefully decision making and problem solving across calendars and time management
- Function as administrative liaison to departmental staff, other departments, external vendors, and consultants. Interface with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
- Respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and provide routine information within the scope of authority. Working outside traditional office hours is not regularly scheduled but could be needed
- Schedule, organize and coordinate group meetings and facilities, including travel, transportation/hotel arrangements, prepare and distribute materials, agendas, notes, handouts, etc.
- Arrange presentations and conferences, coordinate equipment needs and refreshments, compile and distribute materials, etc.
- Responsible for the financial processes of check requests, invoices and purchase orders
- Arrange travel itineraries and prepare travel and expense reports
- Distribute correspondence and other material to department staff
- Establish and maintain records and files for department heads. Review, sort and file a variety of materials
- Provide data entry and clerical support to Programming, Digital and Research as needed
Provide research support and recommendations, with the help of the team, for Senior Executives and other Warner Bros. Discovery business groups
Assist in production of daily, weekly, and monthly Research reporting needs - Function as administrative liaison to remote TLC Office Locations, departmental staff, other departments, external vendors and consultants
Qualifications and Experience...
- Bachelor's degree in related field of study or Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated interest in related field - I.e., Minor, Concentration, Clubs, Internships, etc.
- Passion for and desire to work in Media industry. Familiarity with WBD US Networks content is a plus
- Excellent administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Forward-thinking in terms of scheduling meetings (making sure meetings aren't overlapping and important meetings are prioritized as needed while other meetings are rescheduled)
- Being able to manage 4 different Executives each with unique styles and ways of running their schedules
- Experienced in managing calendars, schedules and project deadlines a must
- Must be articulate, personable, detail-oriented, and have strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
- Excellent time management skills- prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, resourceful, collaborative, and a demonstrated ability to take the initiative
- Must demonstrate confidentiality and flexibility in accepting new and changing responsibilities. Must have significant experience and demonstrated competency in providing senior executive administrative assistance
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite, Database applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Knowledge of Nielsen data and systems; Npower, Star Media, Nielsen Content Link/Myevnts, Lake5; ComScore a plus
- Experience with survey design, programming, and analysis; community and panel management a plus and experience with Alida a plus
- Solid research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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: $45,500.00 - $84,500.00 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.