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.
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Your New Role...
Warner Brothers Discovery Sports (TNT Sports) is searching for an exceptional Associate Director for our studio and remote productions.
The ideal candidate will be versed in both studio and remote productions. This includes coming up with creative ideas, writing shot sheets and cards for talent, pre-producing taped elements, incorporating graphics, timing taped packages and counting producer and director out of all video packages.
Role Accountabilities...
- Helping the producer with creative storyline ideas for the show.
- Setting a truck or control room so production can walk into a ready environment.
- Write or edit promo copy.
- Keep game and studio shows ahead on promotional items.
- Understand what in-game packages should be built during the show and be able to quickly and effectively communicate these needs with tape.
- Be able to work with design and specialty graphic unit to create, update and implement update elements as needed. This includes gathering all audio and video assets including graphics, sound effects and music.
- Work with editors for high end / specialty tape pieces and graphics. Ability to manage the edit so the editor can work as efficiently as possible to deliver the high end content which is imperative to our corporate culture and success.
- Work with the sales and promo group to make sure production has everything they need for the show.
- Balance master control / studio communications as well as function as a remote AD during live events. Oversee remote melts when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience...
- A love and passion for sports, particularly MLB, NHL, College Hoops, College Football, Soccer and Olympic Sports.
- 3 years minimum experience as a studio and / or remote AD.
- No issues working late nights, long days, weekends and holidays.
- A desire to be part of a talented team of individuals working towards the same goals on a daily basis.
- Excellent communicator.
- An understanding of the power of social media and ways to incorporate into broadcasts.
- Able to take direction and complete tasks independently.
- Understand and recognize popular music to enhance our broadcasts; both remote and studio.
- Proactive with great passion, thought and opinions with a sense of ownership to all assigned projects.
- A working knowledge of EVS machines and spot boxes.
- Understanding INews, Slack, Kiswe, Splashtop and statistical websites are helpful.
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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.