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 Manager Local Productions is responsible for supporting the VP Original Production (VP) in all administrative and coordination tasks within acquisition, development, production and post-production of local acquisitions and co-productions as well as actively handling of fiction, documentary and unscripted projects for MAX in consultation with the VP.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Reviewing, pre-reading, evaluating and pre-selecting incoming scripts and projects

Help bringing together all the necessary elements for greenlight presentations and internal communication

Responsible project management: working closely with producers, writers and directors on creative material, casting, editorial, post-production

Close collaboration with relevant GAS and international MAX partners, especially in the PR and marketing departments, drafting and reviewing relevant materials and plans

Project Management: Development / Pre-production / Production / Post-production

Work with VP to keep an overview in all phases of production: development, pre-production, shooting, post-production and delivery and ensuring MAX production values

Active coordination and communication for ongoing projects with internal and external contact persons

Give details written notes on all creative materials, dailies and cuts to VP and external partners

Suggest, evaluate and select project HODs and overview casting progress

Collaborating with WBD/MAX Operations department on the technical aspects of the Production/Deliverables such as technical platforms, requirements and formats

Maintaining an overview of the post-production workflow to ensure it is working smoothly and that any potential problems are highlighted well in advance

Attendance of relevant industry events and production ceremonies

Taking care of talent relationships within the handling of the relevant projects

Corporate

Collaborate with WBD/MAX Departments such as Local PR and Marketing, Social Media and Creative Services as requested

Working with VP on planning, development, production and delivery strategy

Contact for productions in relation to CSR and representation efforts

General Tasks

General administrative duties within the handling of local productions

Managing and archiving incoming print and electronic local production material

Co-ordination of shipments and adherence to WB security guidelines

Qualifications & Experience...

MA or similar Education

Excellent Knowledge of the film market and local film scenario and local production environment

Experience in the entertainment industry, especially in PR and communications functions

Highly skilled in fulfilling production and content tasks and confident in working with creative talent

Focus on practicability and efficiency

Highly organized, accurate & reliable

Excellent in English, written and spoken, presentation skills

Team player

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 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. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

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.