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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.

The Role

The Director, Corporate Communications leads the development and execution of communications strategies, public affairs, corporate messaging, executive communications, internal communications, and issues/crisis management relative to the strategic direction of Warner Bros. Discovery, encompassing the management of its image and positioning with employees, stakeholders, press, viewers and the industry across China. 

The role spans communications oversight across multiple lines of Warner Bros. Discovery’s business and will ensure our story is clear internally and externally, and our relationships are strong in areas that will support our growth.

The role reports to the Head of Communications, Asia Pacific, and will be the central Communications Lead for local Executives and will work closely with other local functions such as Marketing, Publicity, Programming, Creative, Advertising Sales, Commercial Strategy, as well as the APAC Communications team. The role is key in both the APAC Communications and China Leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversight and leadership for all external and internal Corporate Communications in China, across multiple businesses locally, aligning to overall strategic narrative locally, regionally, and globally. 
  • Work with the leadership team to develop a compelling company narrative, identifying communications opportunities, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them. ensuring consistency and effectiveness. 
  • Develop and execute an annual external communications plan for Corporate Communications, including profile strategy for General Manager and other key Executives as required including interviews, conferences and speaking engagements.
  • Work closely with China leadership and teams to ensure cohesive internal messages for key business and employee engagement initiatives, including ownership of all internal tools [e.g. Workplace] and events [i.e. Town Halls] at a local level.
  • Lead communications approach and provide counsel, in consultation with Head of Communications, APAC, for internal and external crisis situations when required, including proactive planning for high-risk matters and reactive issues management.
  • Develop comprehensive communications plans for strategic initiatives, human resources issues and regulatory and government relations developments.
  • Identify, develop, and oversee the execution of key partnerships that will further all corporate communications initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain key relationships with media and industry bodies that are relevant to the above strategies.
  • Develop clear KPI’s and measures of success for all communications initiatives.
  • Partner effectively with all internal functions, including content, marketing, PR, research, commercial and advertising teams in China and internationally.

Requirements: 

  • 10 years’ experience in corporate communications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
  • Independent thinker with a strategic mindset and strong advisory skills who can also follow through with project execution.
  • Demonstration of devising and implementing creative and strategic communication plans, including understanding of corporate positioning requirements.
  • Understanding of China regulatory and public policy and how these relate to and impact on business.
  • Dynamic personality, adaptable with a high-degree of professionalism and a team player.
  • Comfortable with a large, diverse workload and working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work with a variety of senior stakeholders across a global company and timezones
  • Ability to build and nurture relationships with press and key stakeholders.
  • Experience of crisis management. Flexibility under tight deadlines and the ability to respond to urgent issues with calm and professionalism.
  • Ability to assess priorities and always maintain composure and diplomacy.

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

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