Warner Bros. Discovery Looking for Scheduling & Media Planning Coordinator at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 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.

The Role

This role will work closely with the Manager, Media Planning and Manager, Content Scheduling as well as the wider ANZ Programming team to execute the scheduling and media planning vision in accordance with the content strategy across Warner Bros. Discovery Australia and NZ.

You will oversee the input and management of detailed broadcast and digital schedules (as allocated) as well as implement on air media strategies by creating transmission logs that have been completed correctly and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain all allocated schedules across the content scheduling and media planning processes in line with approved plans
• Communicate and distribute accurate and relevant schedule data to all relevant teams and systems, adhering to agreed procedures and timelines
• Upkeep all scheduling documentation by producing error free long lead planning and weekly grids
• Create and maintain EPG information, ensuring content is accurately represented and editorially appropriate
• Monitor spot placement to ensure laydown is on target
• Ensure campaigns fit within the wider Networks promotional strategy
• Ensure decisions made at leadership level concerning the best use of on air inventory are executed to a high standard therefore driving reach, ratings and revenue
• Assist with any migration, testing and software updates as needed, including EPG functionality in line with requirements
• Learn and use reporting and optimization (e.g. TechEdge, Grip It) platforms to manage on air inventory and execute on air campaigns
• Be proficient in the use of IBMS scheduling software
• Convene regular and timely meetings of the Pay/FTA Channels and Digital Programmers (as appropriate) for schedule planning purposes
• Work with partner departments (Marketing, Creative Services, Consumer Insights, Content Programming and Traffic & Transmission) for all issues relating to promo material delivery, scheduling and transmission log delivery
• Provide general support to the programmers and broader Content team as required

Qualities And Experience Required

• Previous scheduling or planning experience in a media environment and/or high level understanding of content scheduling and media planning functions
• High level of attention to detail with a proactive attitude to continuous improvement of systems and processes
• Dynamic personality, adaptable, a high degree of professionalism
• A collaborator, who enjoys working in a team and has the confidence to work with international colleagues across different markets and time-zones
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment
• An excellent communicator
• Highly organized, with ability to work independent and/or as part of a team and able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and honesty
• A working knowledge of IBMS’

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 [email protected].