Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director - APAC Lead

Job Description

Key responsibilities:
• Bring a focused approach to drive strategic execution of Business/Creative Council DEI roadmaps to accelerate change at a local level.
• Be accountable for leading and working with APAC leadership teams, in implementing the DEI agenda for APAC including as needed the creation of regional steerco/DEI Council.
• Partner with local leaders to manage the change and transformation needs required to implement our DEI approach
• Lead a DEI team in the region to ensure the implementation of impactful initiatives across WBD whilst aligning with global P&C priorities and monitor progress towards goals.
• Manage, track and ensure processes and protocols for DEI are implemented across the EMEA region through close engagement with P&C COEs and People Partners to embed DEI in all areas of our work.
• Lead on activation of DEI programmatic efforts to build leadership capability and advance talent (i.e. mentoring/coaching/sponsorship programs, inclusive leadership program, Fellows program etc.)
• Provide DEI consulting and support services to various parts of the business.
• Understand the local complexities across the market and work in partnership with regional colleagues to meet regulatory DEI requirements and market plans to meet local needs.
• Support our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) across APAC to enable them to operate successfully in alignment with the WBD DEI vision.
• Partner with and support the growth and development of ERGs/BRGs, uniting this community across APAC to advance belonging and inclusion for our people.
• Externally support work with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers to drive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Support the development of content, programs and both on screen and off-screen DEI activity across the market, partnering with various stakeholders and Global DEI team
• Act as an adviser to local production teams as needed to ensure WBD productions are an environment where all talent feels included
• Work with WBD Communications teams to manage DEI campaigns and to ensure DEI is proactively communicated both internally and externally through engaging relevant social channels

The Essentials
• Experience of working in an international DEI function for a global organisation
• Experience in creating and delivering a strategy based on system level thinking with a data driven approach.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organisation that is complex, nuanced and disparate in terms of legislative and regulatory environments, and cultural and societal norms, to deliver appropriate DEI activities
• Evidence of BRG growth strategies and governance frameworks
• Experience designing and leading employee facing programs and trainings from concept to launch
• Collaborating with Talent Acquisition Leaders and People and Culture Partners to increase representation, ensuring that hiring practices are bias free
• Establish key metrics to assess and measure results of DEI initiatives as well as progress against key commitments and the broader DEI strategy.
• Showcase territory commitments that are aligned to the global agenda and business goals, publicising these externally when appropriate
• Represent WBD at internal and external events, fostering strategic partnerships

About you
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise and respond accordingly in a fast-paced environment
• Great communicator who can build trust and strong working relationships with internal and external partners and vendors.
• Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production DEI needs and DEI trends
• Passion to drive change, highly organised and strong strategy and execution capabilities.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability to manage DEI program budget
• Proven capability of diversity & inclusion, workplace culture and social impact

Desirable
• Additional language that serves a key market in APAC.
• Experience working within a Media/Content/Entertainment organisation that is undergoing significant business transformation.
• Familiarity with published literature and research on DEI in the workplace.
• Have experience in navigating a cross border/cross cultural organisation.

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.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0032j-18-119-104-238-42 in your application.