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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...
Working within Post Production, the Promo Packaging Editor is primarily responsible for editing and packaging promo campaigns for the Warner Bros. Discovery UK & EMEA network channels and streaming platforms. This role requires advanced GFX and editing skills using Adobe After Effects and Avid Media Composer. Understanding of Broadcast and technical Post Production workflows are a must.
The Promo Packaging Editor will support the Promo Packaging Supervisor in providing high levels of customer services to the UK & EMEA network channels and streaming platforms, as well as other internal clients. The Promo Packaging Editor will be required to highlight any client needs, edit sessions, workflow challenges/efficiencies or technical/operational problems to the Promo Packaging Supervisor. This role also includes Quality Assessment work.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Edit and package content according to WBD tech specs, network style guides and makelists using Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects and, where necessary, Adobe Premiere.
- Ensure that all aspects of compliance Codes of Practice relating to the channels and broadcast are observed.
- Take responsibility for any assigned feeds and campaigns, managing your schedule and workload to meet any specified deadlines.
- Engage with the relevant regional Promo teams to maintain the look and feel of the WBD channels and provide timely completion of all campaigns.
- Receive, check, and utilise assets of various kinds for edit and packaging work, communicating any issues, or missing materials promptly to Promo Edit Bookings, the Promo Edit Coordinators and/or the Promo Producer.
- Use, adapt and create toolkits and projects in Adobe After Effects.
- Maintain an impeccable attention to detail throughout the promo packaging process.
- Thoroughly carry out metadata entry tasks.
Qualifications and Experience...
- Advanced knowledge and experience of Adobe After Effects is essential.
- Advanced knowledge and relevant experience of Avid Media Composer is important for the role.
- Excellent attention to detail in all communication, documentation and metadata.
- Ability to detect and identify standard video and audio faults.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritise and edit in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to manage own schedule and priorities, making the most efficient use of time.
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Technical training and experience in a recognised creative agency, promo team, post facility or media-based organisation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
The Legal Bits...
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.