Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
The Director, Media Relations will be responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of publicity efforts to maximize media, industry and consumer awareness for HBO and HBO Max original programming.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Create and execute strategic, effective publicity campaigns for HBO and HBO Max original programming.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to maximize cross-functional strategy and awareness.
- Develop strong working relationships with creative talent, producers, and representatives. Manage external PR agencies as needed.
- Identify opportunities, secure talent and filmmaker participation, and attend events as needed, virtually or in person, including premieres, award shows, junkets, press conferences, conventions, film & television festivals and other media events.
- Write press releases and other written materials, including talking points. Oversee curation, selection and distribution of media assets.
- Manage project budgets.
Qualifications & Experience…
- Minimum 8 years of experience at a studio, network, streamer or agency, with an understanding of the entertainment landscape, trends and media outlets.
- Minimum 3 years experience leading project campaigns independently.
- Strong contacts with press and within the media/entertainment industry.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing direct reports.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Must be able to work weekends, nights and travel (US & international) when appropriate.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
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…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $108,360.00 - $201,240.00 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 paid time off (PTO). 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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.