Coordinator, Content Acquisition Operations

Job Description

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The Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the acquisition, receipt, and delivery prep operations for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) branded original programming for global distribution to the HBO Max streaming platform, linear services, affiliates and other licensing partners. This includes but is not limited to facilitating the receipt and verification of preliminary and final media files for scripted and unscripted original programming and licensed acquisitions, and related enhancement and localization components. The coordinator will work with internal and external content teams and third-party vendors to ensure the timely delivery of program masters, redeliveries, spot files and enhancement components (Closed Captions, Subtitles, audio tracks) for packaging and platform distribution.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Content Processing Operations
• Monitor, validate and track the receipt and processing of scripted and unscripted pre-air original programming.
• Utilize internal tools and applications to capture pertinent technical specifications, production/quality control notes, and any other essential documentation from production teams and/or licensors.
• Perform daily content reviews to verify specifications of master video files delivered from internal and external post-production teams.
• Confirm successful sub vendor proxy generation. Notify sub vendors of proxy availability and any pertinent production details.
• Enable the scheduling of delivered content for internal quality control reviews, coordinate with vendors for redeliveries as needed, ensuring all stakeholders are provided up to date information.
• Send approved and revised content to media supply chain making it available for global distribution and fulfilment.
Administration and Tracking
• Create purchase orders and coordinate the delivery of Closed Captioning, Audio Description and Global Components; update internal stakeholders of their receipt and availability within departmental storage.
• Examine program schedules; anticipate and respond to requests for content version and format availability. Maintain trackers and business applications with the most current information.
• Communicate daily content status updates to internal and external stakeholder teams.

Qualifications & Experiences...
• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years experience with content management and/or media operations
• Quick problem solver, team player, good time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as various collaboration tools and apps (E.g., Google Drive Suite, SharePoint, Smartsheets, Airtable, Slack)
• Willingness to be available for occasional short-notice overtime as needed
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut or other editing tools a plus
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
​Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.

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: $50,407.00 - $93,612.00 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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