Project Manager, Inclusion

Warner Media, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an Inclusion Project Manager for a 6-month project position, reporting to the Executive Director of Inclusive Partnerships, Content and Development. Based in Atlanta or Washington, DC, you will plan inclusion initiatives and drive a culture of inclusion across CNN and TNT Sports.

You will work to plan mentorship programs, manage projects, and coordinate with internal teams for events and engagement programs, ensuring alignment with our values and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3–5 years’ experience in project management with demonstrated success in managing initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and drive inclusion initiatives.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Inclusion team projects, initiatives, and events to execute the Inclusion action plan.
• Manage Inclusion projects with timely delivery and process improvements.
• Document scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders to allocate resources.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and status reports.
• Plan and execute external events and activities around journalism and industry conferences (NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA, NLGJA, IRE).
• Support internal employee engagement and development programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and collect feedback post-events.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Research experience

Bridge-building

Bilingual preferred

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Concur expense management

Invoice and vendor management

Job description

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work atCNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Experienced professional with extensive project management and employee engagement expertise. Adept at managing special projects, fostering internal and external partnerships, and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance a culture of inclusion. Proven ability to collaborate across departments, streamline processes, and drive employee relations initiatives.

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...

*This is a 6-month Project Position*

The Inclusion Project Manager will be responsible for planning inclusion initiatives within CNN and TNT Sports. This role involves ensuring that projects align with the organization’s values and goals, driving culture change and helping to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Working from WBD’s Atlanta or Washington D.C location, this role will report to the Executive Director of Inclusive Partnerships, Content and Development. Our Inclusion team strives to ensure that across all screens and behind-the-scenes business operations within CNN and TNT Sports reflect their audiences and fans. This role will work closely with the ED in planning and executing our mentorship program and other internal and external activations.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Work with the Inclusion team to support team projects, initiatives, and events to execute on the Inclusion action plan.
• Manage Inclusion projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program objectives as well as process improvements.
• Documenting project scope, objectives and deliverables or outcomes, involving key stakeholders to ensure appropriate resource allocation to support initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and provide regular status reports and updates.
• Work closely with the team on the planning and execution of external events and activities around journalism and other industry conferences (i.e. NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA, NLGJA, IRE etc.).
• Provide support on CNN and TNT Sports’ internal employee engagement and development programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with and provide support to internal stakeholders.
• Collect and synthesize feedback data about planning and employee experience post-summer journalism conventions and other major initiatives.
• Partner with internal communications to draft and send monthly newsletters for internal mentorship and development programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional work experience in television and digital news or sports media company, particularly CNN and/or TNT Sports, preferred.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in project management with demonstrated success in managing and executing impactful initiatives.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including strong analytical skills with precise attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment and passion and understanding of Inclusion principles, practices and challenges.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong relationship and bridge-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), concur expense management, invoice and vendor management
• Research experience
• Deep knowledge of the companies' brands and values.
• Bilingual Preferred

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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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