TikTok Social Programming, Bleacher Report (Temporary)

Warner Bros. Discovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Short- and long-term incentives

Program-specific awards

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Social Programmer II to shape the look and feel of Bleacher Report’s TikTok channel and lead production/distribution across platforms. The ideal candidate is a sports fanatic with strong video editing skills and a pulse on social trends.

You will publish content to TikTok, edit for performance, monitor trends, write hooks, and cover live sports events on nights and weekends, collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-platform environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts style editing and curation.
• Experience growing following and engagement on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/Shorts.
• Passionate sports fan.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Strong editing, copywriting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Publish content to social accounts (primarily TikTok) that you run.
• Edit content to optimize performance on TikTok.
• Set the tone and look of Bleacher Report’s TikTok channel.
• Monitor sports and pop culture trends on social media.
• Write timely and engaging hooks in our social voice.
• Swift editorial decisions often without supervisor oversight.
• Cover sports events and live shows as they happen (nights/weekends).

Skills

TikTok editing

Social growth

Video editing

Copywriting

Sports knowledge

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Facebook Creator Studio

ClipPro

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.

Your New Role...

The Social Programmer II will be responsible for helping set the look and feel of our TikTok channel while helping lead our production and distribution. We’re looking for a sports fanatic and culture junkie with strong video editing skills who knows how to find and distribute engaging sports content in a fast-paced and cross-platform collaborative environment.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Publishing identified content immediately to social accounts (primarily TikTok) that he/she is running independently.
• Editing content to optimize performance on TikTok
• Setting the tone, look, and feel of Bleacher Report’s TikTok channel
• News and social media monitoring to identify what is trending in sports and relevant pop culture
• Timely and clean stylized hook writing in line with the social voice of our accounts
• Swift editorial response and decision-making, often without the supervisor’s oversight
• Cover sports events and live shows as they’re happening (weekends/nights)

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Deep knowledge of TikTok / Reels/ YT Shorts style editing and curation
• Experience growing following and engagement on TikTok. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes TikTok, Instagram and YouTube/Shorts
• Passionate sports fan
• 1- 2 years of professional experience preferred
• Well-versed in multiple sports, with an emphasis on NBA and NFL
• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice. When breaking news happens, be expected to know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms
• Understanding of trends, memes, viral content, and popular culture
• Bonus skills: Adobe Premiere, Facebook Creator Studio, ClipPro
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Possesses strong video editing, copywriting, and communication skills. Editing skills/experience is required; a formal editing background is not required but a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is important
• Content recognition (highlights, UGC) and experienced highlight editing is a major

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 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. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees.

Pay Range: $43,680.00 - $81,120.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

• annual bonuses
• short- and long-term incentives
• program-specific awards
• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time and vacation