Recruitment Support Coordinator in Köln bei Warner Bros Discovery

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…

Reporting to the Senior People Partner, the Recruitment Support Coordinator will support the recruitment of all roles (Entertainment & Fiction) for production projects. Additionally, you will oversee work experience programmes, manage relationships with educational establishments and charities and support new entrants and junior candidates in TV.

You will support the development of our career channels on social media and constantly search for innovative communication channels to ensure target group-specific recruitment strategies, working to create an excellent candidate experience in all stages from ad publication to recruitment.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Working with management (including Executive Producers and Production Management) to create a talent brief

• Reviewing CVs using databases and other resources and pre-selecting suitable applicants

• Communicating with potential employees and checking availability, answering e-mail correspondence e.g. for initiative applications or other contacts

• Advertising production jobs, especially for short-term requirements

• Creating and maintaining the database; creating new productions and searches, updating resumes, availability, job listings and tracking all new hires

• Recruiting and supervising interns and assisting with further career planning

• Pre-internship meetings or interviews, intake interviews with all interns where they review their resume and receive advice on networking and finding entry-level jobs

• Project management: support with the introduction of a new applicant database and development of required processes and flowcharts

• Support in the area of employer branding (Kununu, Linkedin, etc.), supporting the creation of flyers and other brand materials for employer branding events, e.g. job fairs

• Assistance in planning events and active participation in events and trade fairs

Qualifications & Experience…

• A background in television production or Talent Management (Recruitment) and experience gained in fast-paced working environments

• Experience in using various recruiting channels from active sourcing to social media and classic job boards

• Knowledge and understanding of TV programming in Germany would be preferable

• Able to work independently and as part of a local team

• Very organised with ability to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to prioritise workload

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 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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist. If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.