Asl Interpreter / Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Company Overview

Warner Bros Discovery is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

Join us. Shape your story here.

The Job

We are seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented individual to join our team in an innovative, hybrid role: primarily as an ASL Interpreter, with additional responsibilities in administrative assistance. This full-time position is centered around ensuring comprehensive communication support through American Sign Language for a team member who is Deaf, supplemented by managing and streamlining executive schedules and project tasks within our program management framework.

This unique role is designed for a highly motivated individual who excels in both language interpretation and administrative organization, offering a central role in fostering an inclusive and efficient professional environment. We welcome candidates who are passionate about supporting both communication accessibility and executive operational excellence.

The Daily

ASL Interpretation (Primary/Priority Duty):
• Provide precise and confidential ASL interpretation services during all applicable organizational interactions involving a designated team member, including meetings, presentations, and informal communications.
• Act as the chief facilitator of communication for our team member who is Deaf, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in all professional settings.
• Proactively prepare for engagements by researching and understanding specific sector or technical vocabularies needed for scheduled interpretation sessions.

Administrative Assistant (Secondary Duty):
• Organize and maintain calendar schedules for 2-3 VPs, prioritizing optimal organization of their commitments.
• Arrange logistical details for meetings, including coordination of spaces, and provision of prerequisite materials.
• Handle confidential documentation and communications with discretion.
• Act as a point of contact among executives, staff, and external stakeholders.

Note on Prioritization: In the event of scheduling conflicts or overlapping demands, ASL interpretation responsibilities will take precedence, ensuring no disruption in accessibility services for our team member.

The Essentials
• Certification in American Sign Language interpretation from a recognized body (e.g., Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent).
• Demonstrate strict adherence to the interpreter's code of conduct and professional ethics.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information exchanged in an interpreting situation.
• Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
• Provide excellent ASL/English interpretation services professionally and competently within a variety of settings, registers, and formats:
• Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room
• Planned services (conferences and VRI)
• Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room
• Onsite meetings (when applicable)
• Subject matter ranging from light daily assignments to highly complex business, education, marketing, technology strategies, and solutions
• Teaming with other interpreters
• Wide range of topics and other unique settings
• High level of adaptability for working with diverse populations, as well as leveraging various models of onsite, remote, and team interpreting
• Proven background in managing executive schedules or similar administrative roles.
• Familiarity with project, program, or management processes.
• Exceptional organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and decisive attitude.

The Desirables
• Two years consecutive experience interpreting professionally as a Sign Language Interpreter is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communication, or related field is preferred.

The Perks
• Exclusive Warner Bros Discovery events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the Warner Bros Discovery family of powerhouse brands.

Warner Bros Discovery and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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: $59,500.00 - $110,500.00 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.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roybq4-18-223-125-157-42 in your application.