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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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General Summary:
This is a hands-on role that will see a highly motivated, organized, creative and curious Content Assistant provide organizational, administrative, development and production support to the ANZ Content team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing organisational and administrative support to the Content and Commissioning Team, as detailed below.
- Administrative management of funding rounds, both internal and external - including the scheduling, organising and tracking of funding round & proposal meetings, as well as the collation of proposal documents and submission materials from external production companies.
- Corresponding with affiliated production companies and producers, both during and outside of funding rounds to organise meetings with commissioners, process incoming pitches, notify of decisions & provide feedback.
- Working with Commissioning, Content and PMD teams to keep slate information and show materials up to date - including organising show databases and updating spreadsheets.
- Assisting Commissioners with the development and production of slated shows including corresponding with affiliates and providing editorial feedback.
- Liaising with funding bodies such as NZOA and TMP to provide TX information, insights reports and drawdown materials, as required.
- Providing ad-hoc support to Commissioners - including, but not limited to, assistance with the creation of presentations, pitch decks and screeners.
- Tracking and updating delivery materials. Following through on QC fails.
- Liaising between Production Companies/Post facilities and Network Executive on all delivery materials to the portal and production assets folder.
- Health and Safety co-ordination between Production Company and Network Exec and WBD Health and Safety.
- Filing of all production documents by show.
- Booking travel for Content leadership team.
- Helping with the creation of PowerPoint decks for internal and external presentations.
- Back up for Content Acquisition team.
- General admin support for the Content Leadership team as and when required.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
- The ability to work to project deadlines.
- Shows initiative and anticipates requirements.
- Independent problem solving ability.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Co-ordination and booking skills.
- Creativity and curiosity.
- Skills in Excel and Word. PowerPoint skills essential, IN Design an advantage.
- Video editing and creative knowledge and skills an advantage.
- Have a passion for and interest in content and industry trends.
- Exceptional team player. Can-do attitude.
- Able to work in a high pressure environment. Calm and positive demeanor.
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.