Director, Corporate

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**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**

As Director of Corporate and Internal Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in our organization's regional leadership team. You’ll be leading the development and execution of communications strategies, corporate messaging, internal communications and executive communications relative to the strategic direction of Warner Bros. Discovery, for internal and external audiences.

You will take ownership of the region’s Internal Communications efforts, working closely with global and local counterparts to ensure our strategies and engagement are aligned. Reporting to the Head of Communications, Asia Pacific, will directly support APAC Leaders, and work closely with other local functions such as Marketing, Publicity, Programming, Creative, Advertising Sales, Commercial Strategy, as well as the APAC Communications team. You will be a key player in creating strong and engaging stories for our wide variety of brands, making sure we have a consistent and powerful presence in the ever-changing media world.

**Your Role Accountabilities**
- Assist Head of Communications, APAC, in strategic corporate communications activities, including strategic planning, corporate messaging, media relations, and events.
- Central APAC Communications lead for global projects, including DEI, CSR, and Technology.
- Oversee and execute key partnerships and industry events, awards and engagements that further all corporate communications initiatives.
- Develop and execute an Internal Communications plan at the regional level, including for the President, APAC.
- Ensure cohesive internal messages for key business and employee engagement initiatives, including ownership of all internal tools [e.g. Workplace] and events [i.e., Town Halls] at a regional level.
- Work with the APAC leadership team to identify communications opportunities, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
- Provide counsel, in consultation with Head of Communications, APAC, for internal and external crisis situations when required, including proactive planning for high-risk matters and reactive issues management.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with media and industry bodies that are relevant to the above strategies.
- Develop clear KPI’s and measures of success for all communications initiatives.
- Partner effectively with all internal functions, including content, marketing, PR, research, commercial and advertising teams in APAC and internationally.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- 10 years’ experience in communications, with experience in Internal Communications Strategy and tools highly desirable.
- Independent thinker with a strategic mindset and strong advisory skills who can also follow through with project execution.
- Demonstration of devising and implementing creative and strategic communication plans, including understanding of corporate positioning requirements.
- Dynamic personality, adaptable with a high-degree of professionalism, and a team player.
- Comfortable with a large, diverse workload and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across a global company and time zones (including senior executives).
- Ability to build and nurture relationships with press and key stakeholders.
- Experience of crisis management. Flexibility under tight deadlines and the ability to respond to urgent issues with calm and professionalism.
- Ability to assess priorities and always maintain composure and diplomacy.
- Excellent English written and verbal skills.

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