Shire Veteran Jobs

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 Executive Assistant will provide a full range of administrative support to the VP of Content & Programming, VP of Ad Sales and Head of Comms and PR. This individual must be pro-active and able to prioritize, while managing a demanding, ever-changing calendar for the Executives. This individual must be able to effectively coordinate the Executive's schedule’s and all other necessary parties, to ensure meetings and presentations are executed seamlessly.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Extensive, proactive and complex diary and travel management, including setting up conference and video conferencing calls (over several time zones), as well as internal and external meetings

• Ensuring the VPs are briefed and know where they need to be throughout the day, prompting when necessary

• Handling sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality

• Building effective relationships with EA peers, being a team liaison/go-to person, help build positive team morale

• Submitting all relevant Travel & Expenses reports correctly and in a timely manner

• Providing solutions to logistical challenges within the team, liaising with Facilities, Logistics and IT

• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority

• Creating presentations and minutes, internal and external communications

• Dealing with incoming calls, email and post

Qualifications & Experience…

• Keen curiosity and interest in the business and subject matter with a clear view of how their role adds value to the business

• Energetic, upbeat and enthusiastic

• Professional, discreet and confidential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Quick learner and open to new technologies and experience

• Previous experience working as an Executive Assistant to Senior Management in a global organisation

• Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience of timely management of corporate expense system

• Excellent administration and organisational skills

• Can do attitude and flexibility and goes the extra mile

• Fluent in German and English

Aufgaben

• Umfassendes, proaktives und komplexes Termin- und Reisemanagement, einschließlich der Organisation von Konferenz- und Videokonferenzen (über mehrere Zeitzonen hinweg) sowie von internen und externen Sitzungen

• Briefing der VPs zu Terminen, Strukturierung ihres Arbeitsalltags

• Umgang mit sensiblen und vertraulichen Informationen mit einem Höchstmaß an Diskretion und Vertraulichkeit

• Aufbau eines effektiven Netzwerks innerhalb des Unternehmens

• Einreichen aller relevanten Reise- und Spesenberichte in korrekter und fristgerechter Form

• Bereitstellung von Lösungen für logistische Herausforderungen innerhalb des Teams

• Empfang und Begrüßung von externen Besucher*innen

• Erstellung von Präsentationen und Protokollen, interne und externe Kommunikation

• Bearbeitung von eingehenden Anrufen, E-Mails und Post

Kenntnisse

• Große Neugier und Interesse am Mediengeschäft mit einer klaren Vorstellung davon, wie ihre Rolle einen Mehrwert für das Unternehmen darstellt

• Tatkräftig, optimistisch und enthusiastisch

• Professionell, diskret und vertraulich

• Ausgezeichnete schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

• Schnelle Auffassungsgabe und Offenheit für neue Technologien

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit als Assistent*in des leitenden Managements in einer globalen Organisation

• Fortgeschrittene Kenntnisse in Outlook, Word, Excel und PowerPoint

• Erfahrung mit Abrechnungs- und Spesensystemen

• Ausgezeichnete Verwaltungs- und Organisationsfähigkeiten

• Einsatzbereitschaft und Flexibilität und Bereitschaft, über den Tellerrand zu schauen

• Fließend in Deutsch und Englisch

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 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. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.