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Warner Bros. Discovery HoH Social Programmer (Temporary) in New York, New York
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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
House of Highlights is a key part of the Bleacher Report/Turner Sports portfolio, representing one of the most influential media brands for the Gen-Z audience. With over 75 Million followers, HoH is the heartbeat of the Gen Z sports fan, who gravitate to the brand because of its authentic voice which remains celebratory, relatable and inclusive. Everything HoH does -- from the original content we create, to our collaborations with leagues, creators and brands, to the viral clips we curate from across the world -- aligns with these 3 core brand pillars, and it has created a connection with fans that feels more like a close friend than an inaccessible brand or publisher.
House of Highlights is seeking a Temp Social Programmer I who will work to curate content from multiple sources to post on our social accounts, with a primary focus on UGC content and TikTok output. The Social Programmer will be primarily responsible for surfacing, curating, packaging and distributing various types of social content, including captions.
An ideal candidate would be described as someone that is a fast learner, hustles like crazy, has ideas and isn’t afraid to share them or push the HoH voice in new exciting directions. The ideal candidate is fluent in all things NBA and demonstrated experience programming on TikTok, including editing.
Your Role Accountabilities
Contribute to the daily programming of HoH social channels – discover and curate social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience
Cover full slates of NBA game schedule, covering multiple games at once to find standout content
Be a master of finding UGC and new content first
Think creatively about new opportunities to create more of what we curate – identify emerging formats and packaging tactics that can help HoH grow in differentiated ways
Work closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content
Qualifications & Experiences
Deep understanding of TikTok-native and IG-native content, trends and creators
Deep understanding and passion for NBA, NBA Twitter and basketball culture
A strong understanding of House of Highlights’ voice and brand
Experience with social content discovery and an interest in emerging social platforms
Ability to work nights and weekend hours
A strong understanding of House of Highlights’ voice and brand
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.
The Legal Bits…
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: $42,224.00 - $78,416.00 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.
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.
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