Executive Assistant III

1 Week ago • 5 Years + • Animation

About the job

Summary

This Executive Assistant III position at Warner Bros. Animation provides comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Vice President of Alternate Programming. Responsibilities include managing a heavy calendar, scheduling meetings and travel, handling correspondence, preparing expense reports, and greeting clients and executives. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of prior administrative experience, preferably in a studio or talent agency setting. Strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite and Mac/PC, and excellent organizational abilities are essential. The role demands attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and the capacity to handle confidential information effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position in Burbank, California.
Must have:
  • 5+ years administrative support experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite & Mac/PC
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information
Good to have:
  • Studio or talent agency experience
  • Bachelor's degree
Perks:
  • Health insurance
  • Employee wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Annual bonuses & incentives
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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.

About Warner Bros. Animation...

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects both domestically and internationally. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA produces highly successful series, shorts, specials, and animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for release on multiple platforms including HBO, MAX, Netflix, and Hulu. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

Your New Role...

To provide administrative support to the Executive Vice President Alternate Programming, Warner Bros. Animation.

Your Role Responsibilities...

  • Maintains heavy calendar; schedules appointments and meetings with both internal and external partners and agencies.

  • Answers telephones, screens, logs and places calls.

  • Schedules all travel arrangements and itineraries.

  • Tracks and prepares expense reports.

  • Proofreads, photocopies and distributes material.

  • Prepares correspondence for review and signature

  • Opens, records and distributes incoming mail.

  • Greets clients, talent, creative staff and executives.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

  • 5 yrs previous administrative support experience required

  • Studio or talent agency experience strongly preferred

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

  • High School Diploma required

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication necessary

  • Proficiency in Mac and PC

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance, and filing procedures

  • Typing:  55 wpm

Preferred…

  • Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone. 

  • Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.

  • Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.

  • Must have the ability to work well under time constraints. 

  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks and wear different hats in a start-up environment.

  • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

  • Must be able to handle confidential information.

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   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, 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 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: $47,466.00 - $88,150.00 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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$47.5K - $88.2K/yr (Outscal est.)
$67.8K/yr avg.
Burbank, California, United States

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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