Executive Assistant, Head of HBO Drama Programming

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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 New Role
This position will support the EVP (Drama Series and Films). Candidates must have a strong ability to interact with internal staff and external talent (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment and to be proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality. Drama Series and Films is seeking a positive team player who is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized, a great communicator and a quick-thinking problem solver.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Administrative support to include scheduling and maintaining a complex executive calendar, arranging executive and talent travel, scheduling calls and meetings, processing expense reports and screening/logging phone calls and emails. Other administrative and clerical duties and projects as assigned

• Maintain centralized tracking for high volume programming, delivery timelines and contacts in coordination with other executives, and maintain overall scheduling grid

• Research ideas and review media landscape for specific projects

• Preparing background materials for meetings and pitches.

• Work collaboratively with assistants and executives across various departments such as production, marketing, media relations and content planning

• Communicate with high-level talent and external partners

• The position is Los Angeles based with a hybrid work schedule

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of desk/executive assistant experience within the entertainment industry; preferably programming or at an agency.

• Proven ability to multi-task; able to prioritize workload of senior executive constantly and consistently, and oneself simultaneously.

• Candidate must be able to handle themselves professionally with many other executives within the company as well as writers, producers, talent and other executives within the industry.

• Solid understanding of the entertainment industry specifically as it relates to the creative side of the business.

• Experience in handling a wide range of administrative tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision and handle other projects and duties at executive's discretion/direction.

• Ability to respond after hours for important, timely or urgent matters

• Possess a high degree of professionalism, prioritization, judgment, and accuracy

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual workspace essentials like Teams and Zoom

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Must have valid driver's license

How We Get Things Done…

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The Legal Bits…

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: $47,262.00 - $87,772.00 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.

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