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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 Editor position manages a line of editorial products within the DC Universe imprint, including periodical comic books, graphic novels, collected editions, and other formats related to DC characters, worlds, stories, and new IP. This role provides creative direction and oversight of new storylines that expand the character mythos and build on the existing foundation of the DC Universe and other robust fictional worlds.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Manages editorial product based on existing IP and leverages their wide, commercial appeal to expand readership.

• Manages the creative process from conception through publication. Ensures that schedules and budgets are met, and product quality meets or exceeds DC’s editorial standards. Seeks ways to keep ongoing series fresh and exciting.

• Builds and maintains an extensive list of author, artist, and agent contacts.

• Identifies and develops new editorial products for the DC Universe.

• Writes tip sheets, cover copy, catalog copy, and other relevant material, and ensures that Sales and Marketing have the required materials in advance of due dates for partners and distributors.

• Ensures that all content is developmentally and thematically appropriate for the intended audiences.

• Supervises and develops junior staff members.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

• At least six (6) years of editorial experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

• Must have the ability to manage a creative team.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully (both verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Must have the ability to organize, work well under time constraints, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks and project elements simultaneously.

• Knowledge of art, and the ability to discuss composition, color, and design required.

• Developmental editing experience required.

• Copyediting and proofreading skills (CMOS) required.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe Creative Cloud software (Acrobat and Photoshop) required.

• Must be comfortable traveling domestically up to 5% of the time.

• Knowledge of and contacts in the publishing/comic book industry strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of core comic book mythologies and terminology strongly preferred.

• Public speaking aptitude 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.

The Legal Bits…

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: $53,900.00 - $100,100.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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, 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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.