Social Programmer

Job Description

Social Programmer II (TikTok Specialist)

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, ''the stuff dreams are made of,'' we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Bleacher Report, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, makes it as easy as possible to be a sports fan by defining the moments that matter. Empowering, personal and community driven, its vision for making sports bigger than the game has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 digital and social brand. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its unparalleled app experience. This year Bleacher Report was ranked as one of the 'World's Most Innovative Companies' by Fast Company. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

Your New Role...

The Social Programmer II will be responsible for helping set the look and feel of our Tiktok channel, while helping lead our production and distribution. We're looking for a sports fanatic and culture junkie with strong video editing skills who knows how to find and distribute engaging sports content in a fast-paced and cross-platform collaborative environment.

Your Role Accountability...
• Publishing identified content immediately to social accounts (primarily TikTok) that he/she is running independently.
• Editing content to optimize performance on TikTok
• Setting the tone, look and feel of Bleacher Report's TikTok channel
• News and social media monitoring to identify what is trending in sports and relevant pop culture
• Timely and clean stylized hook writing in line with the social voice of our accounts
• Swift editorial response and decision making, often without supervisor's oversight
• Cover sports events and live shows as they're happening (weekends/night)

Qualifications & Experience...
• Deep knowledge of TikTok / Reels/ YT Shorts style editing and curation
• Experience growing following and engagement on TikTok. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Instagram and YouTube/Shorts
• Passionate sports fan
• 1- 2 years of professional experience preferred
• Well versed in multiple sports, with an emphasis on NBA and NFL
• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report's voice. When breaking news happens, be expected to know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms
• Understanding of trends, memes, viral content and popular culture
• Bonus skills: Adobe Premiere, Facebook Creator Studio, ClipPro
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Possesses strong video editing, copywriting and communication skills. Editing skills/experience is required;; formal editing background is not required but a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is important.
• Content recognition (highlights, UGC) and experienced highlight editing is a major 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 that will be performed in New York City. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $59,640.00 - $110,760.00 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@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8m20m-18-219-22-169-42 in your application.