Manager, Talent Management & Strategy

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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…

Warner Bros. Discovery’s US Networks team seeks a Manager, Talent Relations to support Talent Management team for select networks and brand priorities.

Reporting directly to VP, Talent Relations & Strategy, this position will help manage relationship with on-air Talent and provide operational support for their participation in various business activities including content, promotions, events and priority projects.

Your Role Accountabilities... .

Manage Talent on priority projects across several brands.

Responsibilities may include coordinating Talents’ onboarding, schedules, logistics, travel, gifting, payment reconciliation and contractual obligations.

Liaise with Corporate and Brand teams on requests of the Talent (Marketing, Digital, Ad Sales, Distribution, Social, Corp Comm, International, etc) and engage with Talent on confirmation / booking, itineraries, briefing and execution.

Provide Talent Management team administrative support with knowledge of company systems and processes and the team’s training and compliance with data management standards.

Craft talent-led social media communications by compiling information and assets and troubleshooting talent issues and requests.

Offer onsite staffing and support for Talent at activities and events, such as marketing and commercial shoots, client and corporate events, etc.

Maintain Talent information in Talent database, including contact information, representation, brand use, and other key details.

Track milestone in Talents’ personal and professional lives and manage all gifting including creative research, purchasing and delivery.

Focus on understanding the Talent to best serve business goals including working knowledge of contract terms, interests, skills, expertise, etc.

Support VP Talent Relations & Strategy in topline briefings, reports, decks and materials needed for broader company and senior leadership needs.

Qualifications and Experience...

A minimum of 5 years of work-related experience in Entertainment, Talent Management / Relations, Project Management and / or Event Management.

An ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills with experience managing needs of VIPs, all levels of executives and talent

Discrete and protect highly sensitive / confidential information

Excellent administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Detail and process oriented with an eagerness to learn about and contribute to entertainment and Talent business

Excellent time management skills to manage and prioritize competing deadlines and a multitude of projects simultaneously

Proficient with researching and compiling data, reports and presentations with a fast timeline for executives

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

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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 : $72,240.00 - $134,160.00 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.

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