Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
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.
Your New Role...
This position will support the EMEA executive team; including coordination of department administrative and operations needs, where applicable. This role may also support one or more other Executives.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Schedule executive's appointments, maintain and update supervisor's daily calendar.- Organize and coordinate meetings, including preparation and distribution of materials, agendas, and notes, handouts.
- Arrange travel, transportation and hotel arrangements.
- Coordinate with other departmental executive and administrative assistants to provide support for the entire department.
- Answer telephone, screen calls, route callers, take messages, respond to internal and external inquiries, and provide routine information within the scope of authority.
- Manage expense reports, purchase orders, and check request.
- Monitor monthly expenses, reconcile budget, and refer discrepancies for resolution.
- Compose emails, forms, procedures, proposals, and other documents and correspondence, as appropriate.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of presentations, including budget and strategy presentations. Research and database maintenance, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience...
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience is preferred.- Strong administrative experience.
- Must be proficient in Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs, Slack, Zoom, Box, and database management.
- Candidate must be articulate, detail-oriented, and have strong follow up, organizational and administrative management skills.
- Candidate must also demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
- Ability to initiate and follow-through on tasks independently – strong self-starter who will take charge and provide support to executives in an efficient manner.
- Ability to multitask, assess priorities and maintain composure and diplomacy at all times.
- Discovery experience a significant plus – knowledge of internal company processes and departments a key attribute.
- Interest in content, business development and partnerships, and / or quantitative analysis preferred.
- Expertise in business uses of social media a plus.
Current Warner Bros. Discovery employees will be given preferential consideration for this opportunity. This position will be posted for five business days.
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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…
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 [email protected].
