Warner Bros.

Associate Manager, Originals Marketing

CA Culver City 8900 Venice Blvd., Ivy Station Full time

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 Associate Manager for HBO Max Originals Marketing will assist in the 360-campaign development and strategy for integrated marketing campaigns of original series like Harry Potter and The White Lotus. This includes supporting the creation and production of key art suite, digital and social media content, out of home, and video/trailer assets as well as marketing strategy for the overall campaign. From initial concept to creative execution, the Associate Manager will collaborate with external agencies and internal creative partners in developing breakthrough creative while ensuring all assets align with the overarching campaign strategy, are tonally consistent across all consumer touch points, tap into innovation & experimentation, and deliver premium, engaging content for consumers. This role will report to the Vice President, Originals Marketing. 

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Support in the development and execution of best-in-class creative marketing materials for HBO Max Originals campaigns from inception through delivery to achieve business objectives. 

  • Support Managers in managing day-to-day communication with external agencies and internal creative partners in the development of key art, social media content, social media community management, paid video and digital display assets. 

  • Contribute to, build upon, and help facilitate big ideas (promotions, earned media stunts, activations, partnerships) that breakthrough in a cluttered, competitive consumer landscape. Take bold swings with creative ideas grounded in strategy and insights. 

  • Key creative team member to coordinate and contribute to paid media programs, including communication with partners and managing the execution of all assets including high-impact digital display placements, YouTube and social copy. 

  • Assist in 360 marketing shoots with talent and on-set capture during production that will serve the creative, social, editorial, publicity and brand campaigns.

  • Create, manage and update marketing presentation decks to communicate campaign pitches, plans, and executions.

  • Organize creative assets, developing briefs and marketing decks, providing script coverage and notes, and performing additional tasks to support the team as needed.

  • Ability to juggle multiple projects with strong project management, communication, and organization to meet key creative milestones.  

  • Drive execution of paid media programs, including detailed creative specs, routings and delivery of creative materials (i.e. high-impact digital displays, custom digital placements, custom A/V, social content, experiential activations, event sponsorships, etc.). 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across strategy & planning, campaign management, PR, media, Brand, editorial, growth marketing, legal, international, and distribution/partner marketing on creative needs.   

  • Contribute to a team culture that breaks the mold, fueled by innovation and creativity in a fast-paced environment, with positive and transparent collaboration. 

Qualifications & Experiences...

  • 4+ years of creative marketing experience in advertising, preferably in the entertainment industry.   

  • Possess a sincere love for streaming entertainment, television, movies, and storytelling; fan of Harry Potter a big plus.

  • Knowledge of traditional creative (AV and print) social media and digital video content including best practices and unique creative opportunities across various digital platforms 

  • Strong communication skills and positive team collaboration is a must 

  • High level of experience working in MS Office, PowerPoint, Google Slides. Bonus points for Adobe Creative Suite knowledge (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere).

  • Well-versed in the current entertainment landscape, competitive creative campaigns and consumer trends 

  • Background in one or more creative disciplines is ideal (creative writing, editorial, design, content creator) 

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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: $65,112.00 - $120,923.00 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.

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