Production Operations Coordinator (Project Hire)

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 Production Operations Coordinator role is designed to support all partners of the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio. This includes all aspects of the production including utilizing and maintaining the schedule tool, coordinating logistics for studio shows, preparing financial and operational details.

**Note: This is a one year, project (fixed term) position**

Your Role Accountabilities…

Operations and Project Management

• Support project intake, project mobilization, and postmortem functions for various properties including Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, Food Network, ID, TLC and more

• Create and manage work orders in the scheduling tool.

• Coordinate with Senior Manager, Production Operations and department heads confirming all crew resources and materials needed to work efficiently and effectively are provided.

• Support Associate Production Managers with budgeting, tracking expenses, and invoice submittals.

• Track and manage any rentals or vendor needs.

• Maintain and distribute production calendars, weekly.

Strategy

• Collaborate with Technical leads and Crewing teams to coordinate studio operations, and scheduling.

• Communicate production changes to various operational departments.

• Assist with developing and defining new and improved workflow initiatives.

• Generate production crew sheets and distribute to Production Management teams, and Technical Operations teams.

• Communicate with Security, Facilities, and Housekeeping as needed to maintain all studio and support spaces.

Qualifications & Experiences…

• 3+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, sports, production)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Extremely detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Expert user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare calendars, schedule meetings and events, track expenses, analyze pivot charts

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Work collaboratively with small teams

• Adaptable, particularly in response to unexpected changes in a fast-paced environment.

• Must possess a high level of self-motivation, commitment, and demonstrate initiative.

• Knowledge of Xytech MediaPulse, Concur, SAP Ariba, Slack, and Beeline preferred.

• Able to work beyond normal business hours, if necessary.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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.

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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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: $54,760.00 - $101,697.00 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.