Animation Associate Producer (Temporary)

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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.

Your New Role...

We are looking for an experienced Associate Producer (Temporary) to join the animation team at Bleacher Report. The Associate Producer is responsible for supporting producers from pre-production through post on our football series Gridiron Heights and our NBA series Hero Ball. The AP will also coordinate across departments to ensure deliverables and materials are being managed properly.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Supporting creative and production producers through all aspects of production
• Compiling extensive research for each show while keeping up to date with the latest sports

news and industry trends

• Maintaining department wide documents
• Supporting producers in maintaining production schedule
• Assist with voice talent process; gathering casting submissions, scheduling recording
• Taking detailed notes in writer's rooms and production meetings
• Track and manage deliverables, creating closed captions for episodes
• Scheduling department and cross-department meetings using Microsoft Outlook
• Organizing and tracking projects in pre and post production
• Obtaining episode sign off from legal and quality control teams
• Liaise between departments to manage assets
• Sharing daily schedule, ensuring that production meets milestones and deadlines

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Qualifications & Experience...

• The ideal candidate should have experience working in a fast-paced production environment, ideally within 2D animation.
• NBA and NFL sports knowledge is strongly preferred
• Extremely organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of digital post-production process with basic video editing skills (Adobe Premiere preferred)
• Ideally a TikTok expert
• A creative mindset with the ability to collaborate, pitch ideas and provide thoughtful feedback. Thrives in a team environment.

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…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $52,500.00 - $97,499.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].