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…
Warner Bros. Studio Operations is looking for a Director of Special Events to lead the Warner Bros. Special Events department. The Event Director is the strategic leader responsible for a team who is planning, organizing, and executing events that align with organizational goals and exceed audience expectations. This individual oversees all aspects of event management, from conceptualization to execution, while managing and leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional results. The Event Director ensures seamless event delivery, budget compliance, and a high-quality guest experience. Working closely with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders, this role plays a critical part in driving engagement, brand recognition, and revenue growth.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as required.

NOTE: This is an in-person position located in Burbank, CA

Your Role Accountabilities:

Event Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of events, including conferences, trade shows, galas, corporate meetings, and product launches.
• Lead the development of event timelines, budgets, and logistics plan
• Oversee all food and beverage components of special events, including menu development, vendor coordination, service execution, and ensuring alignment with event vision, budget, and guest experience
• Manage on-site event operations, ensuring smooth coordination and handling unexpected issues efficiently.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop the overall vision, strategy, and objectives for events in alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with clients and team to identify target audiences and ensure event formats, themes, and messaging resonate with them
• Identify new client relationships, events, and revenue opportunities for Special Events department

Team Leadership Responsibilities:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing event team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Assign responsibilities, set clear expectations, and monitor progress to ensure team accountability and success.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Estimate and plan team resourcing requirements to support all event demands and scaling team resources effectively to meet events demands.

Budget and Vendor Management:

• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring all expenditures align with financial targets.
• Negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring cost-effective partnerships and high-quality deliverables.
• Responsible for resource management, planning and budgeting for department

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with internal departments, such as marketing, sales, and creative teams, to align event goals with broader organizational strategies.
• Encourage effective communication and collaboration across all event-related stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for event stakeholders, sponsors, and VIPs.
• Gather feedback post-event to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• BA Degree preferred
• 8 years of experience in an Event Manager, Event Director role or equivalent managing/producing events with food & beverage, lighting design, audio, event design, and logistics 
• 4 - 6 years of experience in a team management role, providing direct supervision of team members including scheduling, day-to-day activities and career goals
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience managing diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders and vendors.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and solve problems in real-time.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools

• Self-motivated individual with ability to work and lead within team environment. 
• Proactive, self-starter that requires few reminders to manage and communicate their requests and responsibilities.
• Comfortable providing feedback and or having difficult conversations.
• Able to anticipate potential problems, and when to ask for help.
• Confident and able to express ideas and point of view thoughtfully.
• Meticulous about the details, completes tasks and follows up.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under deadlines and pressure.
• Able to pivot and adapt to shifting priorities without missing a beat.
• An energetic and positive thinker that contributes to the team.
• Bandwidth to manage administrative duties and events.
• A great communicator - via email, by phone and in person.
• Comfortable, professional and personable working with high-level talent and executives.
• Working knowledge of Xytech, ALL Seated preferred.
• Flexible to work long hours, some weekends, and holidays as needed.

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: $91,000.00 - $169,000.00 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.