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.
Your New Role...
The TNT Sports Live Events team is responsible for developing and executing consumer-facing, live events across the company’s rights portfolio that engage attendees, enhance broadcasts, and generate opportunities for partneractivation and participation. The group works closely with Sports Ad Sales,TNTSportsBroadcastProduction,House of Highlights,Integrated Marketing, Bleacher Report (B/R) Content & Consumer Marketingteams across these events to create memorable experiences for those attending in-person and viewing from home or on a device. The team’s event work includes:
•Nine NCAA Fan Events/Fan FestivalsNCAA Championshipswithin theNCAA Corporate Champion and Partner program, includingthe Men’s Final Four Fan Fest, March Madness Music Festival and Tip Off Tailgate at Men’s Final Four
•NHLon TNTevents, includingWinter Classic pregame activation and concert
•Bleacher Reportfan-facingevents
•The Match golf franchise
•House of Highlights Creator League and Showdown franchises
•Various live POD and VOD casts
•Other tentpole events within growing rights portfolio
In addition to the internal work,the group has produced events forexternalclientsand has an ongoing relationship with Capital One to manage theircollegesports activation program.
TNT SportsLive Eventsteam is responsible for all aspects of thelive events,including concepting and ideation, budgeting, production and operations,activationexecution,live audienceexperience,andsales deliverables,includingon-air look-ins and integrations. The group alsoworks closely with sponsors and activation agenciesto ensure seamless partner integration into the events.
The Manager’sprimary responsibility will be ensuring the success of our clients’ on-site activations at TNT Sports-produced live events. Leading day-to-day management of sponsor and partner integration, this position’s workwill include serving as the primary point of contact for allsponsoredeventelements, and will require building relationships, managing logistics, leading communications,andhandling creative approvals. Additionally, this position will lead ideation, build,and executionofnew activations,andassist withmarketing, PR andsignage elements within TNT Sports tentpole events. TheManagerwill work on multiple events overthe course of the year, which will include Final Four Fan Fest, NHL on TNT Barnburner at Winter Classic, NCAA Championship Fan Fests,Bleacher Reportproductions,and additional events. Experience working on large-scale consumer events in a client-facing role is a requirementas well as strongcommunication skills.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- A key aspect of this position will be sponsor/partnermanagement. In this role they will serve as primary point of contact for event sponsors, both those producing their own activations andfor those opting into turnkey activationsprovided by the Event. They will lead communications and calls with partners,report out key updates to team members and internal groups. Will work closely with the Ad Sales team andLeague representatives to ensure proper communication across the groups.Theywillcollaborate withtheoperations team on sponsor logisticsand willoverseethebuild and creative elementsfor any turnkey activations. Additionally, they willmanage timelines and assist with budget management.
- The manager will guide neweventactivation conceptsand brand momentsfrom ideation throughexecution. This includesresearching,conceptingandworkingwiththecreative team todevelop, render,and build decks to aidin thepitch process to clients. They will develop and managecomprehensiveactivation budgets,identifyand manage production teams andfabrication vendors, will have oversight of the onsite build and will manage the day-to-day eventexecution. They will also work through the branding and approvals process, willsecure brand ambassadorsand develop staffing briefs.Additionally, they willwork closely with internal sales and integrated strategy teams on pitch decks and will attend client meetingsas needed.
- Additionally, this role will serve asthe Events team lead for collaboration withthemarketing and PR teamsinternally and with league partners as it pertains to on-site live events. They will overseetheapproval process foreventmarketingelementswhich may extend to website graphics, copy,social creative, live streaming and on-air deliverables. Theywill aid in securing all necessary approvalsand will assist the PR team withany press release content and approvalsand onsite needs.
- At select events this manager will be asked to lead and execute the creative/signage process. This includes coordinating available branding opportunities with the signage company, attending site visits, providing creative direction to both internal and external designers as needed. They will develop the signage budget and work closely with the event manageron all signage elements including install and removal as well as obtainingany necessary brand approvals.
- Additionally, this position will be responsible for coming up with creative ideas on enhancing the branding of our events.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experiences...
- 4-6years ofworking in client management on large-scale consumer-facing events
- Experience in media and entertainment industry, preferably working withmajorsports propertyand / or leagues
- 3-4 years of event activation and brand management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Slack
- Understanding of productionandoperations as it relates to experiential activations
- Strong communications skills both written andpublic speaking
- Proven experience forecasting, managing and reconciling budgets
- Exceptional attention to details and organizational skills
- Must be able to multi-task in a highly productive, fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a team, communicate effectively
- Strong work ethic with an ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to a variety of event environments
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.
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.
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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: $59,500.00 - $110,500.00 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.
