Administrative / Executive Assistant

Behind WBDs 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 whats 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. Executive Assistant- Bangalore

Discovery a premier global media and entertainment company offers audiences the worlds most differentiated and complete portfolio of content brands and franchises across television film streaming and gaming. The new company combines Warner Medias premium entertainment sports and news assets with Warner Bros Discoverys leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.
We are continuously leveraging new technology to build immersive and interactive viewing experiences. Our platform covers everything from search catalog and video transcoding to personalization global subscriptions and more. We are committed to delivering quality user experiences ranging from video streaming to applications across connected TV mobile web and consoles. Discoverys continued growth building world-class products from the ground-up for our iconic brands like HBO Max Discovery Channel CNN Food Network HGTV Eurosport MotorTrend and many more.
This Executive Assistant position will support the VP of Engineering within the Streaming Technology organization at Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD).

Basic Administrative responsibilities - manage calendar manage schedules manage travel expense reports ensure team meetings are set up well work to ensure smooth running of meetings including the tech details agenda pre-read readiness. eg: scheduling conference rooms bridge lines catering and audio/visual/IT support handling multiple time zones office locations.
Be the exec whisperer - keep pulse of the organizational health & needs and help steer execs attention to impending needs.
Be a core partner to executive on shaping the culture of the organization understand business priorities to inform improved time management for the exec be proactive in planning things like all hands town halls offsites summits review calendar time spent regularly to ensure meeting times are aligned with execs business priorities.
Be a force multiplier by driving ideas & visions from executive into action and mobilize needed resources to deliver on them - example organizing a data partner summit organizing women in the org regular luncheons coffee chats or other ways for exec to stay connected with all levels of the organization.
Be a strong team player with other departmental/office assistants.
Function as administrative liaison to group staff as well as other groups within the CTO department and across WBD
Assist with special projects events and provide general office support as needed.
Have strong writing communication skills to be able to draft basic org-wide and related communications on behalf of the executive to help prepare templates for presentations and such.
5-7 years administrative/coordination experience

• Must be flexible and be able to manage ambiguity.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Must have demonstrated experience and competency in providing senior executive administrative assistance or departmental support and coordination.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in workplace applications (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook) are required. Should be open to learn and master new computer skills as required.
• Must have the legal right to work in India.
• Light travel may be required.
• Having a passion for DE&I initiatives interest in finance & budget planning and a strong growth mindset are a plus

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