Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery\xe2\x80\xa6 the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are\xe2\x80\xa6

When we say, \xe2\x80\x9cthe stuff dreams are made of,\xe2\x80\x9d we\xe2\x80\x99re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s next\xe2\x80\xa6

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.

Job Purpose:

This role will report to the Lead, Production Management (INSEAK) & Creative Head (India). This person is responsible for the effective management of the department\xe2\x80\x99s daily production workload by ensuring efficiencies exist across Network, Marketing, Digital, and Sales. Overseeing the distribution and tracking of workload across On-air and Off-air, assisting producers in using creative production solutions from conception, scoping, production to final delivery for all platforms (including TX). This candidate will be the key liaison for the day to day deliveries for Marketing, Ad Sales, Digital and Content teams and ensuring production is on Brand, on Brief, within Budget and on Time. This role will oversee the management and troubleshooting of the Production systems and workflows in place. Monthly reporting and analysis of resources utilization and the production budget, are key responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

Resource Management, Tracking and Reporting \xe2\x80\x93 20%

• Collation and analysis of data from monthly reports, showing breakdown and usage of production resources.
• A thorough understanding of the data is required so as to identifying anomalies and find solutions with utilization and reporting issues
• Monitoring producer and coordinator data entry to ensure accurate reporting
• Monitoring facilities / resource usage to identify resources under / over utilization for escalation
• Monitoring of budget spending and ability to report as required
• Key point of contact for T&O facilities and data systems issues

Systems Management - 10%

• Hands on point person for production systems development and implementation.
• Ensuring systems work efficiently and integrate effectively, minimizing double handling of data and improving overall production management, tracking and efficiency.
• Development and implementation of production processes and its integration with other internal systems .
• Adaption and integration of production workflows with vendors and freelancers
• Familiarity with all systems used by the production team

Production/Project Management \xe2\x80\x93 50%

• Ensuring effective management of the department\xe2\x80\x99s daily production workload; covering all stages of production from conception, scoping, to final delivery for transmission, digital and social platforms, marketing collaterals for all platforms including events.
• Assisting the Creative Head (India) with the assignment of workloads and scheduling.
• Troubleshooting \xe2\x80\x93 identifying and solving issues, before they impact budgets and delivery schedules.
• Vetting briefs, determining scope and viability while managing the delivering of projects within budget and according to deadlines.
• Monitoring the day-to-day work in progress with the Creative Head, Producers, MO, Presentation/Traffic and Vendors.
• Assisting Creative Head & Leads with the assigning of projects to Producers and Designers.
• Tracking production, enforcing deadlines and escalating issues when required.
• Providing production coordination support to the coordination team when required

Client Servicing \xe2\x80\x93 key liaison for CS / S&P clients for works in progress 20%

• Provide creative production solutions for client requests, ensuring projects are on brief, on brand, on budget and deliverable within requested timeframe
• Managing Client expectations through close communication with the Creative Head, Creative Leads and Producers while ensuring clients keep to agreed deadlines and scope of work.

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mass Communication / Production.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Proven experience in managing a team.
• Strong background in vendor and freelancer management.
• Demonstrated budget management expertise.
• Experience in facilities utilization and management.
• Proficiency in setting up and managing workflow and processes.
• Broad knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software

Desirables:

• Previous experience in an Advertising Agency or Production House.
• Proficiency in working within a diverse cultural environment.
• Broad knowledge and experience with Digital and Social Media platforms

How We Get Things Done\xe2\x80\xa6

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 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\xe2\x80\xa6

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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