Publicist

Job Description

Your New Role…

TLC has an exciting opportunity for a Publicist in the Burbank, CA office. The position will support the publicity efforts of the PR/Comms team and the network's original series, including the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, Say Yes to the Dress, Dr. Pimple Popper, 1000 lb Sisters and more.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Responsible for working both collaboratively and independently to develop and execute publicity campaigns (at varying priority levels and via traditional and digital media)
• Writing and developing key communications materials; staffing talent; awards strategy; ratings releases; providing support to the US publicity team.
• Collaborating with various Discovery divisions, including programming, production, marketing and digital/social media, to implement strategies that ensure consistent messaging and identification of cross-promotional opportunities.
• Plan, develop and execute comprehensive, creative and strategic publicity campaigns for assigned projects, working closely with internal teams including marketing, social media and online
• Pitch and field press inquiries for a variety of series, specials and talent
• Build and maintain media mailing lists (vertical, traditional and digital) and establish working relationships with key contacts
• Plan, write, edit and distribute press releases, materials and press kits; place video clips to secure digital coverage
• Fulfill media requests and inquiries in a timely manner
• Staff and assist with events, talent appearances and interviews as assigned
• Fulfill photo requests and staff on-location shoots as needed
• Develop focused and comprehensive press strategies and develop close working relationships with members of the press

Qualifications and Experience…
• 3-5 years hands-on publicity and media relations work experience
• Must be an independent thinker and strong team player with a can-do attitude (no job is too small or too large) who is willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary
• A demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and be able and willing to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Superb written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of copyediting/proofreading
• Solid organizational and project management skills
• Ability to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with members of the media
• Television or entertainment publicity experience a plus

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.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $54,600.00 - $101,400.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rob111-18-117-183-150-42 in your application.