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Manager, Talent Management & Strategy

Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery

People & HR
burbank, ca, usa
USD 72,240-134,160 / year
Posted on Jul 30, 2025

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…

The Manager position will be based in Los Angeles and will report to the Vice President of Talent Management and Strategy based in New York City. This person will support the Vice President and act as a liaison between on-air talent and corporate teams to build and maintain relationships, navigate talent issues and inquiries, and support business initiatives. The role will require close contact with key internal and external clients to identify and prioritize talent requests and support brand and company goals.

Your Role Accountabilities....

  • Work collaboratively with internal departments including Production, Marketing, Publicity, Social Media, Business Affairs and Legal, as well as Corporate Comms, International, Events, Ad Sales and Distribution to manage logistics for talent participation across various company and project needs, including coordinating travel, tracking payments, meeting contractual terms, vetting for compliance, staffing, etc.
  • Managing operational needs to fulfill client requests for DSC/TLC/ID/OWN/TBS/TNT talent, as well as updating internal databases.
  • Assemble promotional assets from Marketing and Social Media teams, as well as send assets and share promotional strategy with the talent to ensure talent promote show on social media to drive ratings and revenue.
  • Track key milestones in talents’ professional and personal lives and handle gifting for special occasions including life moments, awards/honors, start & wrap of productions, condolence, and other appropriate gifts. Facilitate research, organization, purchasing, and delivery of talent gifts.
  • Manage talent profiles and engagement across Discovery/TLC/ID/OWN/TBS/TNT while also working with the larger Talent Management team on big picture projects and events across the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio
  • Book and oversee talent travel for company events, including flight, hotel, and car reservations and troubleshoot fast-changing schedules and delays that can disrupt travel and arrivals.
  • Create comprehensive talent itineraries that may include air, hotel, cars, greeters, hair & makeup timing and event details for marketing shoots, ad sales shoots, branded entertainment shoots, conventions, etc.
  • Help manage hotel room blocks for large marketing, conventions, festivals, or other events.
  • Cover shoots and events onsite, overseeing talent arrivals and departures and communicating on-site needs with talent.
  • Develop and maintain relationships within the Global Networks teams and outside the company, including talent representatives, producers, Publicists, Agents, Managers, outside vendors, etc.
  • Forecast and track all talent costs and adhere to approved event budgets.

Qualifications and Experience...

  • A minimum of 6 years of work-related experience.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of executives and talent.
  • Must be a diligent, detail-oriented worker who is efficient, can multi-task and creative problem-solve, and not be afraid to ask questions.
  • Has vast knowledge and interest in the entertainment industry.
  • Possess a positive personality that appreciates a challenge and can work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a self-starter that excels at working collaboratively.
  • Always professional and maintains composure, particularly in stressful situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willing to travel.
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $72,240.00 - $134,160.00 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 sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.