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Warner Bros. Discovery Specialist, Corporate Events in New York, New York
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...
This position sits on WBD’s Corporate Events team. We are looking for a high-judgement, self- motivated, and innovative Event Specialist who will support the ideation, development, and implementation of multiple types of events including internal, corporate, B2B, consumer-facing, launch events, network screenings, press events, and more. This position will be responsible for an array of deliverables amongst a busy and fast-paced events calendar, so the ability to juggle multiple projects at once is key.
This role requires extensive collaboration with internal partners, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth execution of all events and activations (both virtual and LIVE) that are vital to the business. This person will be a dynamic team player, and have strong skills in multitasking, overall coordination, and event execution for both domestic and international events for Warner Bros. Discovery business units.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Have an active role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple events.
Update budgets, timelines, and recaps of internal, industry, consumer, and brand events.
Collaborate with internal & external creative agencies and partners to help design and produce invites, websites, décor premiums and other event collateral.
Coordination of registration sites, media archives, event calendar and logistical support for events.
Manage event marketing platform for key corporate events, building custom invitations, landing pages, registration forms, tracking RSVPs, managing check-in, etc.
Create detailed reports for client groups outlining results and key learning’s for major WBD events and initiatives and proactively research opportunities for WBDs brand portfolio at other and/or new events (including curating proprietary events).
Oversee production of event properties and assets with external vendors including shipping, storage, and ongoing maintenance of reoccurring elements.
Ongoing research of global media & event industry trends related to event spaces, new technologies, agencies & caterers, etc. Develop a deep knowledge of the industry and trends.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors, venues, and agencies.
Update concise, to-the-point reports for senior executive level management.
Manage department event materials: inventory, shipping to/from events, replenishing supplies, etc.
Qualifications & Experience...
3-5 years of experience in event execution.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work at a fast pace under strict deadlines.
Creativity is a must. Ability to activate brands in non-traditional ways.
Must be a flexible, high-energy team player with a commitment to high quality deliverables.
Ability to collaborate and sell ideas to internal stakeholders.
Strong budget management and logistical planning experience.
Experience with the digital/social media landscape including tools and integration into events structure.
Demonstrated expertise with marketing concepts, creative development processes, and brand management.
Ability to interact with a diverse and dispersed employee base, championing communication across the organization both internationally and domestically.
Basic coding skills and ability to create WYSIWYG microsites (SplashThat.com, WordPress, etc.).
Technical and creative skills in building decks/presentation and troubleshooting presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite of Apps, etc.).
Experience with social media tools and production integration.
Must be able to engage in travel on an as-needed basis.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
On occasion, must have flexibility to conduct business during non-business hours (including weekends, when necessary) and be “on call” as needed.
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 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.
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: $47,600.00 - $88,400.00 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.