Job Description
The role of the Co-ordinator, Creative & Format Development will be to support creativity and collaboration as the central person tracking the pipeline of new IP entering the group.
Your Role Accountabilities
• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of assets and data relating to new IP.
• To supply and hand off the assets and data to the Director, Marketing & Creative (who is the central person responsible for overseeing the creation, and distribution of sales materials) at the time the IP is introduced for sale (marketed) to the international market.
• To be the central contact for the circulation of new formats between the Creative HQ Team and WBITVP Opcos.
• Responsibility for ensuring Opcos are regularly updating the internal Creative database (Quickbase).
• Regular creative calls with Opcos, to understand creative needs and opportunities.
• To drive collaboration within the Warner Bros. Discovery Group working on Events including:
• Creative Exchanges & Format Showcases
• Development Workshops
• Where necessary, Format Specific Exchanges (working collaboratively with the International Production team where required)
• Effectively monitoring and communicating global programming trends to inspire creativity and spot creative opportunities.
• Other ad-hoc creative projects as requested by GVP Creative & Format Development.
Skills and Experience Required
• Proven experience of working within a similar role or professional involvement in a production background within the entertainment or media industry.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels (internally and externally), in person and on the telephone.
• PC / Mac Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with Advanced Excel skill Keynote / Powerpoint , Adobe Premiere Pro, SharePoint, SAP for processing invoice, Medialab for WB and LBS materials
• Understanding of AI tools for creative use would be preferable
• Effective team working is essential in this role, demonstrating strong team orientation, ability to work closely and well with other team members
• Strong eye for detail and information processing. This will be essential when producing reports and log updates throughout the month
• Must have a diplomatic and flexible approach
• Fluency in second language not essential but preferable
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-022w01-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.