Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery\xe2\x80\xa6 the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are\xe2\x80\xa6When we say, \xe2\x80\x9cthe stuff dreams are made of,\xe2\x80\x9d we\xe2\x80\x99re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s next\xe2\x80\xa6From 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 RoleThe Director, DEI APAC will lead, manage and implement the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy across APAC at Warner Bros Discovery.The incumbent is responsible for the development and delivery of the DEI strategy and will partner with the global DE&I team to build global programs. The leader will ensure the design and development of APAC specific programs with a focus on recruitment, retention, progression, performance management, leadership development and employee engagement. This role partners closely with all areas of the business, specifically with the global DE&I community, People & Culture Partners, Business Leaders, Business Resource Groups, Communications and Legal. This role is reporting to the GVP, DEI International.The incumbent manages a team of DEI Business Partners, based in Singapore and India.Your Role AccountabilitiesDrive the strategic and operational execution of the APAC DEI Business Council and create local ownership and accelerate DEI working groups at a local levelPartner with local leaders to manage the change and transformation with meaningful DEI agendas on a country by country basisLead a DEI team in the region to ensure implementation of impactful initiatives across WBD whilst aligning with global P&C priorities and monitor progress towards goalsManage, track and ensure processes and protocols for DEI are implemented across the APAC region through close engagement with P&C COEs and People Partners to embed DEI in all areas of our workLead on activation of DEI programmatic efforts to build leadership capability and advance talent (i.e. mentoring, coaching, sponsorship programs, inclusive leadership program etc.)Lead DEI data tracking efforts across APAC to enhance employee lifecycle related reportingsProvide DEI consulting and support services to various parts of the businessUnderstand the local complexities across the market and work in partnership with regional colleagues to meet regulatory DEI requirements and market plans to meet local needsSupport our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) across APAC to enable them to operate successfully in alignment with the WBD DEI visionPartner with all BRGs to drive growth, alignment, development and uniting the community across APAC to advance belonging and inclusion for our peopleExternally support work with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers to drive Equity and InclusionWork with WBD Communications teams to manage DEI campaigns and to ensure DEI is proactively communicated both internally and externally through engaging relevant social channelsQualifications & ExperienceExperience of working in an international DEI function for a global organisationExperience in creating and delivering a strategy based on system level thinking with a data driven approachAbility to navigate a matrixed organisation that is complex, nuanced and disparate in terms of legislative and regulatory environments, and cultural and societal norms, to deliver appropriate DEI activitiesEvidence of BRG growth strategies and governance frameworksExperience designing and leading employee facing programs and trainings from concept to launchCollaborating with Talent Acquisition Leaders and People and Culture Partners to increase representation, ensuring that hiring practices are bias freeEstablish key metrics to assess and measure results of DEI initiatives as well as progress against key commitments and the broader DEI strategyShowcase territory commitments that are aligned to the global agenda and business goals, publicising these externally when appropriateRepresent WBD at internal and external events, fostering strategic partnershipsExperience working within a Media/Content/Entertainment organisation that is undergoing significant business transformationHave experience in navigating a cross border/cross cultural organisationHow We Get Things Done\xe2\x80\xa6This 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.Championing Inclusion at WBD 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.If you\xe2\x80\x99re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

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