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...
The Sr. Administrator, Studio Business Operations will play a key support role within Warner Bros. Animation, reporting to the Director, Studio Business Operations. This position will provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP and the broader Studio Business Operations team, including managing calendars, coordinating team logistics, and organizing files and trackers that support studio-wide operations. This position will also assist in maintaining the studio's tools and databases.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Operational & Administrative Support
- Schedules meetings, manages calendars, and coordinates logistics for Studio Business Operations leadership and team members.
- Organizes meetings across departments and ensures all necessary prep materials are distributed.
- Documents and distributes meeting notes, including key discussion points, action items, and deadlines.
- Provides admin support for special projects and assists in planning internal events or BU activities.
- Assists with internal communications efforts.
Data and Information Management
- Inputs, updates, and maintains studio databases in Smartsheet, Excel, and other databases, with show data, delivery timelines, deal/agreement notes, and other key fields.
- Helps ensure trackers are kept in sync with internal/external databases by setting up or monitoring Smartsheet automations (e.g., DataMesh).
- Supports the compilation and formatting of weekly and monthly business unit reports.
- Maintains organized shared drives and file structures for the Studio Business Operations team; regularly checks for naming consistency and outdated files.
Business Support and Project Tracking
- Assists in the preparation of presentations by gathering data, organizing content, and formatting slides
- Helps conduct research on industry trends or internal performance data, and summarize findings.
- Tracks deliverables, dates, and milestones across select studio initiatives; flag upcoming deadlines or required follow-ups to the team.
- Supports processes tied to music releases and other commercial projects.
Tools and Process Coordination
- Supports the maintenance of team processes, tools, forms, templates, and trackers that help run the day-to-day operations across creative and business functions.
- Assists in rolling out updates to tools and templates by coordinating with stakeholders and sharing updated materials.
- Documents updates to processes and distribute clear, easy-to-follow instructions or reference materials to internal teams.
Qualifications & Experience...
- 5+ years of relevant administrative, operational, or project coordination experience, preferably in an entertainment, media, or creative business environment.
- Previous experience with building presentation slides, managing databases, and interpreting contracts.
- Self-starter with a strong desire to learn, develop, and grow.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Interest in and appreciation of animation is a must.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge/Skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Have strong writing/communication skills.
Good technical knowledge of:
- MacOS
- Excel and PowerPoint/Keynote
- Database tools (Smartsheets proficiency preferred)
Preferred...
- Be organized, collaborative, flexible, attentive, detail-oriented and eager to learn
- Be able to manage multiple priorities to work effectively across both creative and strategy finance teams.
- Ability to take regular feedback and direction.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Be team oriented. Have a positive attitude!
- Full time in Los Angeles.
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
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: $49,009.00 - $91,017.00 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.