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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 Animation Studio team is looking for a writer for season eight of Gridiron Heights. Gridiron Heights is a scripted comedic animated series about football’s biggest stars all living together in a dysfunctional community where anything can happen.
Please familiarize yourself with Gridiron Heights before completing the contents below.
Qualifications & Experience…
You can write your submission in whatever program you prefer, but please submit it as a PDF. It is very important that your name, email, phone number – any identifying information – is listed on the cover page (part 1) ONLY. This is because we will be removing the cover pages and reading all submissions blind. Contents
1. Please include your resume and a brief cover letter, your contact info, as well as links to anything you’ve worked on that you’re proud of and would like to share. Keep this on a separate page as it will not be read along with your writing samples.
2. Write 3 short pitches for potential Gridiron Heights episodes. Two-to-three sentences, these can be written out in paragraph form or with bullet points, whatever is best to get your point across.
3. Submit 2 pieces of writing you have done previously. They can be sketches, short stories, listicles. Anything that shows off your personal sense of humor.
Contact Information Please send your submission packets to submissions@bleacherreport.com by Monday, August 14th. You must also sign and return the submission agreement or we cannot read or consider your packet.
If you have questions, please email the above address.
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…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $86,450.00 – $160,550.00 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 paid time off (PTO).
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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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