Director, Live Events

4 days ago

City of Westminster, United Kingdom Warner Bros. Discovery Full time

ResponsibilitiesDeliver end-to-end event production, including technical planning, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site execution.Own production budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality delivery.Drive innovation in event formats, technologies, and audience engagement strategies.Collaborate with local editorial teams to balance broadcast requirements with in‑room audience needs.Work within a small, globally focused team based in London, contributing to revenue growth for CNNIC's events business.Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and brand alignment.QualificationsProven expertise in producing international or culturally diverse live events.Strong organisational and multitasking skills, delivering complex projects on time and within budget.Experience in high‑profile event production within media, corporate, or global brand environments.Skilled in project management and budgeting with a focus on cost efficiency.Ability to manage relationships with high‑profile speakers and multiple stakeholders.Comfortable working across time zones and cultures with diplomacy and agility.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required, additional languages a plus.Able to travel as required, including at evenings and weekends.Able to be based in‑market as required prior to major events.OverviewReporting to the Head of Events, you'll lead the creation and delivery of exceptional live experiences for CNN's new event business, including its flagship "Global Perspectives" series. These events bring global narratives to life and are filmed for distribution across linear, digital, and social platforms worldwide. You'll shape the atmosphere, guest journey, and interactive elements that make each event memorable, working closely with cross‑functional teams in editorial, marketing, creative, and branding.On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.Hybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things DoneHere 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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