Production Executive Non-Fiction in Köln bei Warner Bros Discovery

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.

Responsible for overseeing several production teams, creating and approving of budgets and financial reports for controller, and developing process improvements.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Independent and efficient management of various project teams (led by the responsible production manager)

• Coordination, organization as well as quality control of the individual project processes.

• Active design of new work processes in the project business.

• Management of project administration according to specifications/ agreement with production management.

• Preparation of calculations and financing plans after consultation with the production management.

• Budget and cost monitoring.

• Preparation of monthly financial reports/ forecasts.

• Creation and maintenance of communication structures within the department.

• If required, assignment as responsible production manager on own projects.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Significant experience as a production manager in the non-fiction sector.

• Experience in factual entertainment as well as in the show business is an advantage.

• Business fluent German and English (written and verbal)

• Leadership skills and the ability to take on tasks actively, independently and responsibly.

• Flexibility in terms of time and ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage crisis situations.

• Interest in strategic development of the entire company and/or individual divisions.

• Willingness to work abroad.

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.

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…

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.