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Warner Bros. Discovery Manager, Corporate Events 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.
Your New Role...
This position sits on WBD’s Corporate Events team. We are looking for a high-judgement, self- motivated individual who will play a key role in collaborating with internal clients and partners to develop the overall event strategy and showcase the brand portfolio in the most innovative and creative ways.
The role requires a dynamic team player with strong skills in negotiation and event execution for both domestic and international events for Warner Bros. Discovery business units. It is important to be a self-starter who can quickly adapt and pivot as projects evolve and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once is key. The position will be responsible for managing an array of events on a very busy events calendar and will produce multiple types of events including internal, corporate, B2B, consumer-facing, launch events, network screenings, press events, etc.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Manage all facets of the event process from ideation to execution and post-event reporting.
Developing budgets, coordination, activation, and ROI/recap of internal, industry, consumer, and brand events.
Collaborate company-wide with partner groups including PR, marketing, digital / social, ad sales, domestic distribution and international to maximize experiential impact and create synergistic opportunities.
Oversee and develop event collateral including supporting digital & print materials, invites, websites, and décor, premiums and overall event deliverable management.
Management of registration sites, media archives, event calendar and logistical support for events.
Create detailed reports for client groups outlining results and key learning’s for major WBD events and initiatives and proactively research opportunities for WBDs brand portfolio at other and/or new events (including curating proprietary events).
Maintain concise, to-the-point reports for senior executive level management.
Oversee the management of event properties and assets with external vendors including shipping, storage, and ongoing maintenance of reoccurring elements.
Qualifications & Experience...
5+ years in event execution.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Strong project management skills and the ability to work at a fast pace under strict deadlines.
Creativity is a must. Ability to activate brands in non-traditional ways.
Must be a flexible, high-energy team player with a commitment to high quality deliverables.
The ability to sell an idea to internal stakeholders is a must.
Strong budget management and logistical planning experience.
Experience with the digital/social media landscape including tools and integration into events structure.
Demonstrated expertise with marketing concepts, creative development processes, and brand management.
Ability to interact with a diverse and dispersed employee base, championing communication across the organization both internationally and domestically.
Basic coding skills and ability to create WYSIWYG microsites (SplashThat.com, WordPress, etc.).
Technical and creative skills in building decks/presentation and troubleshooting presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite of Apps, etc.).
Experience with social media tools and production integration.
Dedication to quality, sense of urgency, and ability to thrive under pressure.
Flexibility, outstanding organizational skills, and a creative approach to problem solving.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Must be a flexible, focused and energetic team player with commitment to high-quality deliverables.
Must be able to engage in travel on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
On occasion, must have flexibility to conduct business during non-business hours (including weekends, when necessary) and be “on call” as needed.
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: $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.