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Corporate Communications Executive

Employer
Warner Bros. Discovery
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£Competitive
Closing date
3 Apr 2021

Job Details

General Summary:

 

The Corporate Communications Executive is responsible for supporting Discovery UK’s corporate communications team including media relations, digital communications, CSR, event management, reporting, coverage evaluation and internal communications. Discovery is a major commercial broadcaster in the UK with 15 channels across pay and free-to-air television, and streaming service discovery+. This position plays a key role in the team supporting the core goal of promoting and reinforcing the Discovery brand to stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Source and draft press releases for the UK business and EMEA where required (e.g. commissioning news, commercial partnerships, and affiliate deals).
  • Manage communications calendars, identify speaking opportunities and coordinate award entries for the UK.
  • Provide coverage reports for UK business announcements and summarise key media and business news for company management.
  • Assist with corporate social media communications, designing creative and copywriting materials for digital platforms.
  • Maintain and update communication toolkits for the UK (e.g. press lists, biographies, boilerplates).
  • Support internal and external events on an ad hoc basis.
  • Provide support for UK CSR initiatives including ‘Impact Day’, a global initiative where employees volunteer their time to help local charities.
  • Support the SVP Communications EMEA, Senior Director Communications EMEA and Senior Manger Internal Communications as needed on ad hoc projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned including administrative tasks such as processing invoices.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years’ experience in corporate communications/PR
  • A passion for the broadcast and media industries
  • Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive, highly-organised and a hard-working team player
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; additional design skills beneficial (Photoshop)

Company

The most innovative ideas and solutions come from the widest range of thoughts and ideas –and it is our people who distinguish us. The diverse minds, experiences, cultures and unique points of view of our employees give Discovery a competitive advantage.” David Zaslav, President and CEO

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