Supervisor, Archives

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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.

Your Role

The Supervisor, Archives is expected to manage large-scale projects working with digital or physical assets at the direction of the Sr. Manager, Archives. These projects may require them to lead a team or work independently, with little to no direct supervision. Managing these projects would include scoping out and then procuring the necessary resources to successfully complete these projects on time, including but not limited to budgeting (capex and opex), staffing (internal or vendors), and acquiring support from upper management for their projects through pitch decks, presentations, etc.

The Supervisor, Archives must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong foundation in archival processing and cataloging theory and practice acquired from education or equivalent experience, and the proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

You Role Accountabilities

• Train or supervise archivists working on cataloging, digitization, processing, or other kinds of projects that require direct handling of unique primary sources, both digital and physical.
• Lead or assist in the development, budgeting, resource procurement, implementation, and oversight of Archives' cataloging, digitization, preservation, and auditing projects.
• Lead or assist in the writing of standard operating procedures, policies, RFPs (requests for proposals), SOWs (statement/scope of work)
• Provide material support to Sr. Manager, Archives in systems evaluations, metadata remediation efforts, cataloging normalization, and reporting on metrics for KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 yrs minimum of supervisory experience overseeing a team and experience working with physical and digital archival collections in a Corporate, Archival, or library setting.
• Masters in Library Science, Archives Science, Museum Studies, or related experience in an archives or museum, preferred
• Experience using wide range of databases, including collection management systems, digital asset management systems, records management systems, etc.
• Experience writing SOPs, RFPs, policies, and other documentation to support best archival practices
• Experience evaluating new systems tools as parts of POCs, as well as helping onboard new workflows and tools
• Working knowledge of current archival cataloging and descriptive standards
• Working knowledge of current preservation standards (digital and physical) for archives collections
• Experience working with digital assets, including transformation and management software
• Knowledge of film & television history, production design, art history, costume design, and entertainment media
• Knowledge of Warner Bros., New Line, HBO, TBS, and Discovery Original Programming, character names, artists, and performers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with vendors, partners, and staff
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, ability to work independently and in groups, and ability to prioritize complex tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to new processes and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail

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.

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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: $60,200.00 - $111,800.00 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.

Client-provided location(s): Burbank, CA

Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000104073EXTERNALENGLOBAL

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-25T20:08:26