Executive Assistant - Animation

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

The Job

Looking for an eager assistant with a passion for storytelling and animation to provide administrative and creative support to the executives and the overall department.

The Daily
• Arranges executives' calendars, schedules meetings, independently or as directed
• Answers phone, screens, logs and rolls calls
• Tracks samples, submissions and incoming material for all current development projects
• Tracks talent database and competitive development
• Tracks talent availabilities with agencies and management companies
• Prepares and tracks deal memos for talent and correspond with appropriate Legal departments
• Prepares and coordinates all material for teleconference sessions
• Greets clients, talent, creative staff and executives
• Coordinates/arranges travel and hotel accommodations (International or Domestic)
• Prepares and submits expense reports
• Maintains various files, records, indexes and logs. Makes photocopies of reports, documents and other materials
• Orders supplies
• Audits, codes and processes invoices
• Performs various research
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned

Job Description

The Daily
• Lead and oversee the RFP ideation process through submission and execution, developing creative solutions in the B/R voice that solve advertiser goals
• Act as the senior member on the larger integrated strategy team – overseeing, managing, and developing a team of strategists
• Work closely and meet regularly with assigned Account Executives and Planners for communication and updates on existing and potential partners
• Clearly communicate advertiser goals, share insights, and initiate brainstorm meetings with the content strategy team to develop custom programs that solve for client goals
• Work closely with the data / analytics team to garner relevant client and industry insights
• Build proposals and aid in client presentations
• Run post-sales kick off meetings, communicating all necessary information to ensure programs run smoothly and remain on strategy
• Effectively communicate and represent B/R's voice and strategy internally and externally
• Create proactive big ticket media packages for major sports tentpole events throughout the year
• Oversee all elements of the campaign fulfillment process by facilitating all pre-launch, launch, and in-flight campaign responsibilities for sponsored and branded content programs.
• Create wrap up materials to effectively tell a successful performance story for all campaigns

The Essentials
• 6+ years experience, previous experience in integrated marketing / strategy
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience building and executing digital and social sponsorships
• Creative thinker with the ability to present opportunities visually in Keynote
• Strong project management skills (detail-oriented); ability to move multiple proactive initiatives forward, and manage several reactive deliverable responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be personable yet persistent
• Strong problem-solving skills
• College degree required

This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. Warner Bros. Discovery requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

Current Warner Bros. Discovery employees will be given preferential consideration for this opportunity. This position will be posted for five business days

The Essentials
• 1-2 years previous experience as a production assistant, trainee or assistant at a studio/production company/agency/management company strongly preferred
• Interest in animation
• Interest in development/writing

The Nice to Haves
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficient in programs including Adobe CC, Final Draft, FileMaker Pro, Pix, ZOOM, Teams

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm83x2-3-12-36-45-42 in your application.