Warner Bros. Discovery
VP, Communications & Media Relations - Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
VP, Communications & Media Relations - Warner Bros.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Your New Role... The VP, Communications & Media Relations will serve as a senior strategic leader shaping and safeguarding the company’s global reputation. Overseeing media relations, press, and external communications, this role drives strategies that elevate the company’s profile and reinforce its standing as a trusted industry leader across markets. Reporting directly to the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, the VP of Communications & Media Relations will lead a high-performing, global team and serve as the primary architect of external narrative development, proactive media engagement, crisis communications, corporate social strategy, news gathering and thought leadership programs. This position requires a strategic communicator who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, operate in high-pressure environments, and deliver measurable results that align with the company’s mission and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a senior-level communications executive with a proven track record in managing large-scale corporate communications functions, building high-impact media relationships, and advising senior leadership on strategic reputation matters. Because this role encompasses multiple critical communications functions, the responsibilities are broad in scope, highly visible, and essential to the company’s global reputation management. Your Role Accountabilities... Corporate Communications & External Messaging Lead the development and execution of the company’s global corporate communications strategy, aligning messaging across business units, geographies, and platforms. Serve as the company’s chief steward of its brand narrative and public positioning. Ensure consistent, compelling, and transparent messaging across all corporate channels. Media Relations & Press Engagement Build and maintain relationships with top-tier global, national, and trade media outlets. Serve as senior spokesperson for the company, handling high-stakes media inquiries and major announcements. Lead proactive media strategies to drive positive coverage and mitigate potential risks. Crisis Communications & Issues Management Oversee crisis response strategies, including media handling, executive briefing, and rapid response protocols. Advise the CCO and senior leadership team on reputation-sensitive matters. Executive & Thought Leadership Partner with senior executives to develop high-impact speaking opportunities, op-eds, and bylined content. Position executives as thought leaders in the industry through strategic media placements and event participation. Team Leadership & Operations Lead, inspire, and mentor a global communications team, setting clear performance goals and fostering professional development. Manage budgets, agency relationships, and vendor contracts for communications activities. Establish KPIs to measure communications effectiveness and report results to the CCO and executive leadership. Qualifications & Experience... 10+ years of professional experience with a proven track record leading enterprise-wide communications programs across corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, or related disciplines within global organizations Strong relationships with top-tier media and proven ability to secure high-value coverage. Exceptional writing, presentation, and storytelling skills. Expertise in crisis management, reputation strategy, and executive counsel. Experience managing large teams and multimillion-dollar budgets. Ability to thrive under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and to work outside standard hours for major company events, announcements, or issues response. BA/BS degree in journalism or English or creative writing or communications/public relations or related field required How We Get Things Done… This section outlines the guiding principles and values by which we operate. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ and in team insights. We 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. Base pay range: $209,300.00 - $388,700.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including market data, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Pay includes potential bonuses and benefits as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package. Pay ranges are provided where required by law; for more details, please refer to the applicable jurisdictional guidance. Seniority level
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Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Your New Role... The VP, Communications & Media Relations will serve as a senior strategic leader shaping and safeguarding the company’s global reputation. Overseeing media relations, press, and external communications, this role drives strategies that elevate the company’s profile and reinforce its standing as a trusted industry leader across markets. Reporting directly to the Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, the VP of Communications & Media Relations will lead a high-performing, global team and serve as the primary architect of external narrative development, proactive media engagement, crisis communications, corporate social strategy, news gathering and thought leadership programs. This position requires a strategic communicator who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, operate in high-pressure environments, and deliver measurable results that align with the company’s mission and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a senior-level communications executive with a proven track record in managing large-scale corporate communications functions, building high-impact media relationships, and advising senior leadership on strategic reputation matters. Because this role encompasses multiple critical communications functions, the responsibilities are broad in scope, highly visible, and essential to the company’s global reputation management. Your Role Accountabilities... Corporate Communications & External Messaging Lead the development and execution of the company’s global corporate communications strategy, aligning messaging across business units, geographies, and platforms. Serve as the company’s chief steward of its brand narrative and public positioning. Ensure consistent, compelling, and transparent messaging across all corporate channels. Media Relations & Press Engagement Build and maintain relationships with top-tier global, national, and trade media outlets. Serve as senior spokesperson for the company, handling high-stakes media inquiries and major announcements. Lead proactive media strategies to drive positive coverage and mitigate potential risks. Crisis Communications & Issues Management Oversee crisis response strategies, including media handling, executive briefing, and rapid response protocols. Advise the CCO and senior leadership team on reputation-sensitive matters. Executive & Thought Leadership Partner with senior executives to develop high-impact speaking opportunities, op-eds, and bylined content. Position executives as thought leaders in the industry through strategic media placements and event participation. Team Leadership & Operations Lead, inspire, and mentor a global communications team, setting clear performance goals and fostering professional development. Manage budgets, agency relationships, and vendor contracts for communications activities. Establish KPIs to measure communications effectiveness and report results to the CCO and executive leadership. Qualifications & Experience... 10+ years of professional experience with a proven track record leading enterprise-wide communications programs across corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, or related disciplines within global organizations Strong relationships with top-tier media and proven ability to secure high-value coverage. Exceptional writing, presentation, and storytelling skills. Expertise in crisis management, reputation strategy, and executive counsel. Experience managing large teams and multimillion-dollar budgets. Ability to thrive under pressure, navigate ambiguity, and influence senior stakeholders. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and to work outside standard hours for major company events, announcements, or issues response. BA/BS degree in journalism or English or creative writing or communications/public relations or related field required How We Get Things Done… This section outlines the guiding principles and values by which we operate. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ and in team insights. We 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. Base pay range: $209,300.00 - $388,700.00 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including market data, location, skill set, experience, and performance. Pay includes potential bonuses and benefits as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package. Pay ranges are provided where required by law; for more details, please refer to the applicable jurisdictional guidance. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries
Entertainment Providers
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