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Warner Bros. Discovery Bilingual Copywriter in New York, New York
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.
Concept + Design Studio is the full-service in-house partner for all things creative within Marketing’s Global Brand & Creative, DTC, at Warner Bros. Discovery. Our work spans four teams and encompasses brand identity, campaigns, toolkits, key art, OOH, motion graphics, and print and digital design. Together, we create and translate the brand for any medium to best serve our stories.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a talented, creative, and highly collaborative Bilingual Copywriter to drive the marketing success of WBD DTC. As part of the Creative Copy & Editing team, the Bilingual Copywriter will enjoy an engaging, fast-paced environment with opportunities to work directly with other Copywriters and Copy Editors, Designers, and Marketing and Production partners to deliver high-quality, targeted messaging for a wide variety of projects including paid media ads, lifecycle communications, brand campaigns, key art taglines, in-app and dotcom messaging, social scripts, and more. Equal parts wordsmith, grammar enthusiast, and storyteller, the Bilingual Copywriter crafts copy that makes impactful connections with our audiences. Bring your passion and be a foundational part of our dynamic studio!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Write creative, effective Spanish & English copy for a variety of projects and business partners
Oversee Spanish translation and transcreation efforts across multiple business areas
Write paid media and social display ads based on original programming and theatricals
Craft email messaging for CRM campaigns, push notifications and other subscriber lifecycle projects
Develop and help lead brand campaign concepts that promote programming and product launches, holidays, and other large-scale events
Develop taglines and additional copy for programming key art and related campaigns
Write or edit programming synopses
Deliver complete, error-free copy formatted in standardized copy deck template, with all necessary legal language
Follow relevant brand guidelines for copy style, tone of voice, and target audience
Work independently to execute assigned projects
Understand business partner objectives and how they connect to our copy; and incorporate any feedback in a timely manner
Work closely with Copy Editors to maintain all copy standards throughout projects
Collaborate with Designers and other team members and business partners to deliver quality creative solutions
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Advertising preferred
Fluency and stellar writing skills in English and Spanish
4+ years of copywriting in all forms of consumer and business writing
Experience as part of an in-house creative group or agency a plus
Knowledgeable of copyediting and grammar rules (and when to break them)
Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Must be a creative and dynamic self-starter, comfortable with taking initiative and able to work against deadlines with minimum supervision in a fast-paced work environment
Entertainment industry experience a plus
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.