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Warner Bros. Discovery Executive Assistant, HBO in Culver City, California
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
This position will support the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HBO, Max, and Magnolia Content. We are looking for someone who is proactive, polished, professional, and eager. This role requires the ability to prioritize while handling a demanding, ever-changing calendar in a fast-paced environment. To be successful, c andidates must have a strong ability to interact with internal staff and external talent (at all levels) and must be resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. We are looking for someone who is energetic, positive, trustworthy, and hard-working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who brings solid administrative experience.
Your Role Accountabilities
Administrative support to include scheduling and maintaining a complex executive calendar, scheduling calls and meetings, processing expense reports, and screening/logging phone calls and emails.
Work collaboratively with assistants and executives across various departments such as original programming, production, marketing, media relations, and content planning.
Communicate with high-level talent as well as internal and external partners across all WBD departments.
Arrange extensive travel, transportation, and hotel accommodations via WBD’s corporate travel agency.
Other administrative, personal, and clerical duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of desk/executive assistant experience within the entertainment industry; preferably programming or at an agency.
Proven ability to multi-task; able to prioritize workload of CEO and oneself simultaneously.
Candidate must be able to handle themselves professionally with internal executives as well as writers, producers, talent, and other executives within the industry.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
Experience in handling a wide range of administrative tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to respond after hours for important, timely or urgent matters.
A high level of confidentiality, professionalism, prioritization, judgment, organization, accuracy, composure, and diplomacy.
Ability to initiate and follow-through on tasks independently – strong self-starter who will take charge and provide support to executives in an efficient manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, virtual workspace essentials like Slack, Call Please, and Zoom, as well as entertainment apps Pix and Scenechronize.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
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: $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 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.