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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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Your New Role...
Warner Bros. Discoveryseeks a Publicity Coordinator to support the Magnolia Network media relations team.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Support Director of Publicity in overall media strategy for network original series/talent and collaborate with Magnolia on key press moments across the entire company throughout the year.
- Lead pitching efforts for national and local press for projects while also collaborating with marketing, social and talent relations teams for special events.
- Maintain day-to-day communication with PR agency for pitching, incoming press requests and press material distribution.
- Draft press releases, listings, tune-ins and media alerts.
- Update and maintain the Magnolia Network/WBD press site with press materials.
- Participate in brainstorming meetings and help develop strategies and positioning.
- Pitch asset exclusives, trailer debuts and features to various broadcast and print outlets with PR agency.
- Maintain and update various department and team calendars with ongoing publicity activities.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, glam services and itineraries for talent and as needed cover talent during press days, junkets, phone/zoom interviews, etc.
- Process invoices and expense reports.
- Assist with planning, staffing, logistics and talent and media relations for press events, including Upfront, network activations at the Silos in Waco, junkets, photo shoots, press trips etc.
- Support the PR teams with administrative support including but not limited to clip pulls, photo requests, budgets and talent travel.
- Support select network talent relations responsibilities, including maintaining talent contact sheets; assisting with talent gifting for special occasions; sending and tracking responses to talent questionnaires; and maintaining regular talent social media asset delivery
Qualifications & Experience...- College degree in Communications or a similar field preferred
- 2-4 years related experience in an in-house or agency setting preferred
- Must have ability to organize & schedule work effectively
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work autonomously
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and administrative skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly responsible, discreet and sensitive to quick turnaround deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate needs a plus
- Proficiency in G Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with social media as it relates to consumer outreach
- Strong interest in public relations/communications and entertainment/pop culture
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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.