Full Time Job
Project Manager
Discovery
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
OverviewThe Knack Project Manager role is designed to support the Project Lead to develop and execute best in class TV and digital client partnerships and sponsorships across the Entertainment and Lifestyle channel portfolio within Warner Bros. Discovery Australia and New Zealand, across all platforms including TV and digital and social. Excellent client service, team support and attention to detail and deadlines will be key drivers of success in this role.
This role requires a motivated, organised worker and a solutions lead thinker who puts customers first. You will need to be a people person and foster excellent working relationships with your brands, the broader sponsorship team including helping on News and Current Affairs, the sales teams and other key stakeholders to help deliver first class and innovative content solutions. We are looking for someone with excellent proposal writing skills, great communicator and is good with numbers.
A background in TV and or digital media or agency client service is preferable. We need someone with recent relevant experience who can work with a commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations while working in a great team environment. The applicant must reside in NZ and be eligible to work in New Zealand full time.
Responsibilities
• Working with the Knack Project Lead in the proposal phase to identify implementation opportunities and issues and make recommendations on solutions and cost implications
• Review and understand all contracted project deliverables, allocated budgets, deadlines and any other Warner Bros. Discovery responsibilities
• Communicate project details effectively and efficiently across all project stakeholders including customers, Warner Bros. Discovery AU&NZ and any external production and/or distribution partners, ensuing all stakeholders understand their role/responsibility
• Create and manage project timelines and workflow throughout the project and ensure all relevant parties are across this information and are clear on agreed deadlines
• Create and lead project WIP meetings and regular client meetings and ensure pre- and post meeting agendas and call reports are circulated in a timely manner
• Manage costs throughout the project through ongoing oversight alongside production/creative, ensuring that any cost issues are escalated to the Knack Lead as soon as possible
• Coordinate any project approvals requirements with all relevant parties and maintain approvals records
• Attend client shoots as required and facilitate any communication on set between the client and crew
• Attend and assist with any relevant client activations
• Ongoing review of the completed deliverables against what has been contracted/agreed with the client/agency to ensure full project delivery
• Assist with the preparation of post analysis reports as required
• Ensure Knack Lead is immediately informed of any barriers/issues that may create risk for Warner Bros. Discovery
• Ensure conduct at all times is in a manner consistent with the company's values, ensure all dealings with customers, audience and internal stakeholders are undertaken fairly, with integrity and are solution focused.
• Contribute expertise, skills and general life wisdom to wider Knack team to foster teamwork and a great working environment.
• Uphold the company values and expected behaviours in all undertakings related to your employment
• Ensure you are familiar with the Employer's policies and procedures, and any modifications to those policies and procedures that may be introduced from time to time.
• Carry out your work safely and without endangering or causing harm to yourself, fellow staff members, contractors, customers, visitors, or the general public.
• Other duties as required.
The Company may, after fair and reasonable consultation, change your duties, from time to time, for commercial reasons but not so as to substantially change the nature of the position.
Qualifications
• Out of the park organisation and accuracy skills
• A commitment to process, but with the ability to be flexible and agile
• A passion for detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, solutions focussed thinking
• Ability to take direction and feedback, celebrate successes and learn from mistakes
• A growth mindset and commitment to ongoing development
• A team attitude.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9xjn7-44-200-191-146-42 in your application.
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Discovery
Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.