Paralegal, Copyright Jobs

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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 position is responsible for certain aspects of copyright registration for IP owned by various WBD entities and joint venture companies. Initiates new copyright filings to protect a variety of properties, handles quality control and management of copyright files, and incorporates copyright information into company databases. Maintains copyright registrations and document records. Supplies copyright information to various entities. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Communicates with the Copyright Office on a variety of matters
• Handles online research of rights, synopses, previous registrations and
• Handles document recordations from various internal clients, including redaction as necessary
• Handles copyright registration of various television series, motion pictures, video games, Style Guides and other IP as assigned
• Other related duties as assigned
• Maintains contact and corresponds with various clients and outside companies requiring copyright information

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS degree in any field
• Must be able to perform independent internet research
• Must have excellent computer skills, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat
• Prefer knowledge of the entertainment industry, preferably in legal or business affairs
• Must be able to compose letters and other miscellaneous correspondence
• Must have the ability to understand business contract language
• Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation and English usage
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Must be able to assimilate and retain information
• 3-5 years of experience highly preferred with intellectual property, preferably with copyright
• Knowledge of copyright protections and principles
• Paralegal training preferred
• Must be detail-oriented

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. $59,507.00 - $110,512.00 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].