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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
The Director of Corporate Events is responsible for spearheading event activation, from ideation to flawless execution of show and event logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for WBD brands. The director must be able to lead strategically, while also being hands-on in overseeing the day-to-day needs of event activation. The director will work closely with internal clients and partners to build and deliver the event vision.
Your Role Accountabilities
Event Activation: Pre-Production / On-Site Prep
Acts as the primary event producer for Corporate events, overseeing and leading the entire life cycle of event creation.Work cross functionally to develop and implement best practice strategies and ensure project taskforces are clear on deliverables, timelines and roles and responsibilities.Source and manage vendors and production partners to ensure they are meeting the specific design direction and guidelines that are in line the event strategy, brand, image & budget.Develop and manage the overall event processes (including event concept, catering, furniture, décor, entertainment, activations, etc.) involving key stake holders with the decision-making process.Event Activation: Event Execution
Lead and oversee all event elements with venue, vendors and staffMust be able to find fast solutions and implement back up plans during event activationAct as executive.Event Activation: Post-Production
Create detailed reports for client groups outlining results and key learning's for major WBD events and initiativesInvoicing and budget wrap upContinual research on current industry standards, event design, technology, creative vendors/talent, music, pop culture, etc
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years in event marketing and executionBachelor's Degree in related fieldProven relationships with event design and production. Familiarity with conceiving and executing large scale events.Ability to manage multiple projects at once.Equipped with strong management skills, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors, projects, tasks and navigate budgets, negotiations, and technical complexities of each projectCreativity is a must. Ability to activate brands in non-traditional ways.Must be a flexible, focused and energetic team player with commitment to high-quality deliverablesDedication to quality, sense of urgency, and ability to thrive under pressureFlexibility, outstanding organizational and time management skills, and a creative approach to problem solvingStrong written and oral communications skillsCreative leadership - experience in guiding fabrication of event elements.Diplomacy is a must. You should be able to project confidence when dealing with difficult personalities. Ability to interact with a diverse and dispersed employee base, championing communication across the organization both internationally and domestically.Technical and creative skills in building decks/presentation (Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Suite of Apps, etc.)Adobe Creative Cloud knowledge is a plusAbility to work at a fast pace under strict deadlinesMust be able to engage in travel on an as-needed basisMust be able 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.
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: $109,200.00 - $202,800.00 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.
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.
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