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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.
Your New Role...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s US Networks team seeks a Director of Communications to lead all media relations and publicity efforts for select networks and brand priorities. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications & Talent Relations, this position will help strategically guide the public relations practices for an assigned group of networks and priority projects.
Your Role Accountabilities...
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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) 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: $109,900.00 - $204,100.00 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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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.
Your New Role...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s US Networks team seeks a Director of Communications to lead all media relations and publicity efforts for select networks and brand priorities. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications & Talent Relations, this position will help strategically guide the public relations practices for an assigned group of networks and priority projects.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Confer with SVP/VP to develop communication strategy and media relations plans, in support of the US Networks programming.
- Supervise the execution of publicity campaigns in conjunction with project leads and publicity support team.
- Develop deep relationships with talent and talent reps, producers, and partners to effectively manage and negotiate all talent and logistical requirements for press activity, including set visits, tours, premieres and press junkets.
- Skilled writer, able to work on multiple releases simultaneously, including extrapolating key information and distilling into a succinct written asset.
- Capable of identifying, navigating, and seeing to resolution, communications crisis in the making.
- Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with media representatives.
- Assist with awards campaign strategizing.
- Manage and maintain publicity budgets for all projects.
- Other duties as needed and as directed by SVP/VP.
- 8-10 years of experience in the Public Relations/Press field.
- Education: Bachelor’s in related field
- Proficient in directing press agencies and handling reporters.
- Demonstrated track record as a creative and successful press professional.
- Ability to grasp, process, and translate the technological landscape which drives our businesses from both the industry and consumer perspective.
- Must be a decisive, experienced leader with strong interpersonal skills who will develop and communicate the press vision. A depth and breadth of professional experience is critical.
- Must effectively troubleshoot with an eye toward anticipating, identifying, and forming strategic solutions.
- Must be well organized and possess the ability to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously.
- Ability to take on more responsibility as required by SVP.
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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) 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: $109,900.00 - $204,100.00 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.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Salary : $109,900 - $204,100
