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<p style="text-align:left"><b><i><span>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Who We Are… </span></b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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 <i>storytellers</i> bringing our characters to life, the<i> creators</i> bringing them to your living rooms and the <i>dreamers</i> creating what’s next…</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on </span><a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/wbdlife">Instagram</a><span> and </span><a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/wbdlife">X</a><span>!</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><span>Your New Role…</span></b></p><p><span>We're hiring a <b>Production Assistant</b> to work with our talented team of award-winning brand marketing professionals. This role will support a variety of projects across multiple platforms and be responsible for marketing many of the iconic CNN brands including CNN Domestic, CNN International, CNN in Español, Politics, Special Events and the new CNN All Access Subscription. Working out of our Techwood campus in Atlanta, you'll report to the Director of Production. </span></p><p><b><span> </span></b></p><p><b><span>Your Role Accountabilities… </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Track project budgets, invoices, timelines, deliverables and agency agreements. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Update internal cost trackers, agency grids, airdate grids and campaign budget bases in Airtable. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Project manage effectively and hold stakeholders accountable to remain on schedule and avoid overages in a considerate but firm manner. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate the delivery of marketing assets, working cross-functionally with the media strategy, creative, design, production and promo scheduling teams.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Archive all assets: key art, teases, trailers and cutdowns, launch and episodic promos, social content, radio spots, original music, etc. etc. upon wrap. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Create and distribute the weekly reel highlighting our department’s recent work for awareness. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist with awards submissions for department’s consideration in relevant categories for News & Documentary Emmys, Clios, GEMAs, etc. etc. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct video and photo research to support creative teams, selecting the best footage and soundbites for each project.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist producers during edit sessions learning the craft of scriptwriting, editing, selecting music, and supervising voice-over sessions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Version and deliver product browsing videos, pre-roll spots, trailers and other assets to HBO Max and the CNN streaming service. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist on set with any marketing or licensed feature film/TV shoots. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Anticipate needs for upcoming projects to help allocate internal and external resources effectively. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in brainstorms and concepting sessions with creative teams. </span></p></li></ul><p><b><span> </span></b></p><p><b><span>Your Qualifications & Experience…</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span>1+ years of experience in an entertainment agency environment preferred.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Media or other related field(s). </span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in Airtable, Sharepoint, Frame.io, Adobe Premiere and Creative Suite. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with MediaSource, Mira and other newsgathering apps.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Exceptional project management, organization and multitasking skills. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong attention to detail balanced with an understanding of the overall picture. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Clear and succinct communication with a high consideration of others is a must. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Professional judgment and trustworthiness to handle confidential information. </span></p></li><li><p><span>A genuine interest in the news, current events, politics, CNN and our programming. </span></p></li><li><p><span>A can-do attitude and positive mindset. </span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><span>How We Get Things Done…</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>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 </span><a href="http://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span> 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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Championing Inclusion at WBD</span></b></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our </span><a href="https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a><span> for instructions to submit your request.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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