Executive Assistant to EVP, Managing Director for WBD Nordic

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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...

Join us as the central “right hand person” to the Managing Director, Warner Bros. Discovery Nordic. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse spectrum of business projects, ranging from routine executive assistant tasks to organizing independent business initiatives. For the right candidate, this position will give a broad insight into all business units spanning Network, Streaming and Studio.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Co Collaborate with Nordic GM to establish key objectives and priorities.

Support management of identified projects across Nordic functions as required.

Coordinate projects to hit key milestones and deadlines, collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Develop recurring business performance reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.

Prepare briefing documents for Nordic GM covering competitors, partners, individual profiles and more.

Support the Nordic Leadership Team in planning for key meetings including agenda setting, coordination, presentation development, note-taking and more.

Engage with high profile Executives from other institutions globally.

Liaise with internal staff at all levels on behalf of the MD when required.

Qualifications & Experience...

Previous executive level support, preferably CEO/C-Suite levels.

Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff, Leadership members and external partners.

Proficient in written and verbal communication at an expert level, with the ability to ask clarifying questions and collaborate with senior management, internal, and external clients.

Proactive and can prioritize and re-prioritize (time management), in a dynamic environment.

Experience of presenting materials for senior management in an array of Microsoft office suites including Word and PowerPoint.

Experience in project and stakeholder management.

Pro-active, able, and willing to support key projects. 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills – authoritative and confident but able to work with sensitivity and diplomacy.

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 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.