Executive Assistant IV, WB Pictures Production

Warner Bros. Discovery


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Burbank, CA
Salary: $35,978 - $66,816 per year
Contract type: 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:

This role provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the President of Production, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and alignment across the broader team. This role manages complex scheduling and travel, oversees project tracking systems, and facilitates communication with senior leaders, talent, and external partners. Acting as a central point of coordination, the Executive Assistant ensures priorities are managed effectively, confidential information is handled with discretion, and the entire team is supported in driving key projects forward.


Your Role Responsibilities:

  • Provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the President, ensuring seamless coordination across the Creative Development group. Manages the delegation of responsibilities among executives and assistants, including oversight of reading assignments, coordination of VIP recognition, and maintenance of internal project tracking tools, while serving as a key liaison with Senior Leadership offices.

  • Maintain organizational systems for tracking project materials, incoming submissions, and other high-priority requests to ensure timely response and accurate record keeping.

  • Manage an extremely active calendar with frequent shifting priorities; schedule meetings, screenings, and conference calls, coordinating across multiple time zones and with senior internal and external stakeholders.

  • Handle confidential information/materials with discretion while liaising with external partners (representatives, producers, talent) and internal studio departments including Story, Business Affairs, Production, Post, and Marketing/Distribution.

  • Arrange complex domestic and international travel, hotel accommodations, and itineraries for the President and filmmaking partners.

  • Draft, edit, and prepare written communications, presentations, and research materials as needed on behalf of the President.

  • Serve as the first point of contact for talent, executives, and other high-level visitors.

  • Provide general office management support, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication flow.

  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned in support of the WB leadership team.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Prior executive assistant experience at a senior executive level required.

  • Previous experience in the entertainment industry working with talent, filmmakers, and agents required.

  • Previous experience in development or production at a studio or production company strongly preferred.

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook required; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint and/or Keynote preferred.

  • Strong interest in scripts and deep general film knowledge required.

  • Familiarity with agents/agencies, producers, and the broader film community required.

  • Working knowledge of feature writers and directors strongly desired.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent attention to detail.

  • Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage.


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: $35,978.00 - $66,816.00 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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