Marketing Executive

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that
Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD
is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the
world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and
franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're
home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for
consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond,
join us as we step into the next chapter.
Marketing Executive is reporting into Sr. Marketing Manager MENAT, Marketing
Executive will be responsible for assisting to execution of marketing
activities such as promotion, marketing communications, brand development and
positioning for WBD portfolio of brands and products in MENA, working closely
with internal commercial teams and external commercial partners (affiliate and
ad sales).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supporting Sr. Marketing Manager on planning and execution of consumer, affiliate and Ad Sales marketing activities across the WBD portfolio.
* Contributing to key projects and day-to-day operational activities across the WBD portfolio.
* Ensure all consumer, affiliate, sales support, and ad sales materials reflect the respective channel positionings, adhere to guidelines and are effective in communicating brand messages.
* Manage the day-to-day relationship with marketing agencies and brief creative and media on the development, production, and implementation of marketing activities.
* Liaising with in-house creative team on developing materials needed for effective promotion.
* Co-ordinate the receiving, downloading, translation of all advertising materials and share with related vendors & 3rd parties.
* Support barter & marketing partnerships with new & existing partners.
* Initiate digital activities in accordance with the broader marketing strategy
* Work with internal team& affiliates to generate new campaign ideas that support the marketing objectives
* Work as part of the WBD product group - always ensuring the performance and brand of the channels are at the heart of all conversations.
* Support implementing of the trade marketing plan in accordance with the needs of the commercial teams.
* Manage day-to-day relationships with affiliates, actioning reactive requests expediently, working proactively to deepen WBD relationships and ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
* Create sales materials for revenue-generating departments, including reels, marketing collateral, presentations, newsletters, and premiums under the supervision of Sr. Marketing Manager
* Liaise with other marketers within the WBD group to ensure efficiency, share assets and best practice.
* Issue Purchase Orders and gather related invoices, backups making sure budget is in line with the forecasts, timely and accurately managed
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field,
* At least ‎3-‎4 years marketing and PR experience with a good understanding of marketing, PR and digital
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Computer literate, advanced skills at Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic skills Adobe programmes such as Photoshop, Media Encoder.
* Attention to detail, with the ability to come up with new and innovative ideas to strengthen our brands
* Familiar with the current digital and social media environment and the latest trends in digital marketing communication
* Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills, having the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with high attention to detail.
* An excellent level of written and spoken English and Arabic along with writing & presentation skills
* Understanding of TV and MENA entertainment industry.
* A willingness to go the extra mile.
* Based in Dubai
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 …
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, regardless of sex, gender
identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital
status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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
[email protected].