Coordinator, Studio Business Operations

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
Home to beloved shows such as TEEN TITANS GO!, BATWHEELS, HARLEY QUINN, ADVENTURE TIME, and CRAIG OF THE CREEK, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios are known for their rich creation of award-winning animation and industry-leading development and production of kids, young adult, and adult entertainment.
Your New Role...
The coordinator is a key member on the Studio Business Operations team and owns several operating areas including Business Operations team administration, studio & credits policies, and cross-functional communication and coordination with creative, production, and overhead teams. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-paced position that requires a proactive and positive thinker with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and good judgement. Seeking a candidate that is passionate about animation, able to learn new skills quickly, and can be a strategic partner to the VP, Studio Business Operations.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Support the VP, Studio Business Operations in all administrative tasks for the Business Operations and Operations teams, including managing schedules, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, preparing documentation, and taking notes during meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain studio production credits policies and related documentation, regularly communicate with key stakeholders and senior executives (Production, Business Affairs, Studio Leadership) to obtain/confirm information, keep close track of updates/changes, organize records, and raise issues for discussion as needed.
• Work independently with producers to review, revise, and sign off on show credits as new episodes go through post production. Ability to execute accurately and timely to meet production needs and constantly look for ways to improve the process/workflow to avoid causing production delays, incremental costs, or potential liabilities to the studios.
• Owns aspects of overall studio administration operations, including general studio policies, directories, manuals, special projects, and other tasks as assigned.
• Support the VP in project tracking, industry research, and other one-off tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Experience...
Work Experience

• 3- 5 years of previous Administration, Creative Development, or Paralegal experience.
• Previous production or animation experience a strong plus.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
College degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex and changing meetings.
• Skilled at creating presentation materials, documentation, and charts/graphs.
• Strong organizational and data/project management skills, including experience with Microsoft 360, Smartsheet or Airtable.
• Strong, proactive written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge about animation production or development a strong plus.

Preferred...

• Be organized and detail oriented.
• A passion for new technology/tools/systems and continued learning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently to identify problems and take initiative to develop initial solutions.
• Be excellent at problem solving and critical thinking.
• Have a strong desire to want to help and lead by example.
• Demonstrates ability to be proactive and follows through on every task assigned.

Location...

• On site in Burbank (Second Century Tower Two Office)

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: $42,224.00 - $78,416.00 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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