Executive Assistant for Original Drama Programming

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring an Assistant to support the EVP of Original Programming, Drama, at Max with administrative tasks, slate tracking, and liaising with executives, writers, and talent.

• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years (24+ Months) of desk/executive assistant experience within the entertainment industry.
• Salary: $47,466–$88,150 annually. Eligible for bonuses and incentives.
• Required Experience: Administrative support, scheduling, rolling calls, booking travel, tracking production processes, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Agency or programming experience; knowledge of the creative side of the entertainment business.
• Workplace Requirements: Location not mentioned; assumed in-office due to responsibilities.
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned.
• Hard Skills Required: Scheduling, call management, tracking departmental expenses, maintaining production grids, and assigning coverage.
• Soft Skills Required: Organization, multitasking, professionalism, confidentiality, communication, and proactivity.
• Benefits: Health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, and potential bonuses.

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Full Posting:

Warner Bros. Discovery
Assistant to EVP of Original Programming, Drama
Location: Not specified

Role Summary:
The Assistant will provide administrative support to the EVP of Original Programming, Drama, at Max, handling tasks such as scheduling, rolling calls, travel arrangements, and liaising with talent and executives. Additional responsibilities include tracking production progress, assigning coverage, and processing departmental expenses.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage heavy scheduling, call management, and travel arrangements for the EVP.
• Track production progress across development, pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Assign and track incoming materials and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain departmental grids to monitor the programming slate.
• Liaise with executives, writers, producers, and talent.
• Handle sensitive documents with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Provide additional support and handle other projects at the EVP's discretion.

Qualifications:
• 2+ years of desk/executive assistant experience within the entertainment industry, preferably in programming or at an agency.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with high-level staff and industry professionals.
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry, particularly the creative side.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Salary Range:
$47,466–$88,150 annually, based on skills, experience, and location. Eligible for annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Benefits Include:
• Health insurance.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.