Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 day ago
Director, Publicity & Communications
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Director, Publicity & Communications will develop and execute consumer publicity programs and communications strategies for various business units within the Revenue & Strategy division, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance brand visibility and media relations.
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Responsibilities
Working with senior team members on the Revenue & Strategy communications team, develop and implement communications and publicity strategies for consumer products programs for tentpole content events, annual franchise activations, anniversaries and tradeshows. Work with internal category, franchise, and retail teams on communications strategy and written materials to ensure accurate extension of messaging to the press and fans. Act as PR lead with external licensees, partners, and retailers to align communications and publicity strategies for programs and ongoing 365 licensing initiatives
Direct communications and publicity strategy and execution for Global Experiences initiatives including but not limited to theme parks, studio tours, touring exhibitions, retail stores, concerts and more. Act as PR lead for internal business unit team members and external partners and licensees, working across other divisions of WBD including franchise teams and local markets where applicable
Lead communications and publicity strategies for Global Content Sales initiatives including but not limited to worldwide transactional and physical home entertainment releases, trade shows, and executive speaking engagements, working collaboratively across WBD’s content business units in the lead up to, during and after release windows
Responsible for securing key trade and consumer press stories to maximize business unit initiatives, including messaging development, pitching, scheduling, and staffing executive interviews, negotiating exclusive coverage for announcements/reveals, securing assets from internal stakeholders, writing press releases, media alerts and other media materials
Build and sustain relationships with key members of the mainstream, business, and trade media
Maintain effective working relationships within business units as well as other departments across Warner Bros. Discovery
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years' experience in consumer publicity and/or entertainment with direct experience in theatrical content and publicity, consumer products, theme parks or related businesses is required
Must demonstrate understanding and working knowledge of entertainment brands, IP and content models
Demonstrate a high level of communication proficiency through written and verbal communications, and personal presentation
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders and interest groups regardless of level
Effectively manage/elevate any concerns or reputational risks to WBD/our IP
Strong relationships with key trade, genre and global pop culture journalists
Proven experience with media relations, publicity pitching and agency management
Proven successes and understanding of traditional and interactive PR channels
Be an engaged team player, and functional leader with a point of view, the ability to offer a unique perspective, original thinking, with a collaborative approach
Exceptional presentation, executive presence and writing skills (writing samples required upon receipt of resume)
Ability to thrive under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and work with senior stakeholders
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and to work outside standard hours for major events, announcements, or issues response
Exceptional proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Preferred
BS/BA degree in related field preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
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