Publicity Assistant
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.
Your New Role...
The Publicity Assistant provides administrative and creative support to the Vice President and two Directors of Publicity on all aspects of publicity related to television series produced by the divisions of the Warner Bros. Television Group.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Administrative: Assists Publicity Directors in extremely busy TV studio publicity department. Answers phones, manages calendars, coordinates and sets up conference calls, processes and submits expense reports, general filing. Coordinates and books travel for talent, including airfare, transportation, hotel, and per diem. Works closely with operations to traffic publicity invoices and ensure payments. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
Media Monitoring and Distribution: Works with publicists to monitor daily media by conducting news searches of assigned series to find all coverage, including major features, breaking news, casting news, highlights, roundup stories, reviews, recaps, etc. As needed, helps other departmental assistants with reading of daily, weekly, and monthly publications for news clipping, and assists with distribution of internal entertainment and/or industry news summaries.
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Publicity Events: Supports publicists with coordinating certain logistical and planning aspects of publicity events.
Video Clips: Fulfills clip requests from media outlets in a timely manner as directed by publicists. Completes and tracks publicity clearance and/or licensing agreements for the various clips and outlets. Works closely with supervisor(s) in conjunction with legal on special licensing requests.
Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience...
Work Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of administrative support experience at a studio, network or agency (public relations, talent/literary, etc.) required
- Prior internships in the entertainment or public relations/communications field preferred
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- College degree or equivalent work experience required.
Knowledge/Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet required.
- Must understand social media and participate on leading platforms
Other Requirements
- Must have passion for and general understanding of entertainment industry
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
- Must possess exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to interface with all levels of personnel, including senior management, talent, and producers.
- Must have ability to create and maintain databases and other resources.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, maintaining cheerful disposition in face of adversity
- Should be receptive to constructive feedback and be able to maintain professionalism under pressure
- Must be able to manage heavy workload and successfully see projects/tasks through to completion
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
- Must be detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality
- Must be able to work under strict time constraints
- Must be able to resolve conflicts within the scope of responsibility
- Must be able to work overtime, as required.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must have excellent follow-through 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.
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.
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: $37,113.00 - $68,925.00 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)