Corporate Communications Senior Executive, South Korea

56 Minutes ago • 4 Years + • Public Relations

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Job Description

The Corporate Communications Senior Executive will support the development and execution of communications plans for Warner Bros. Discovery in South Korea. Responsibilities include contributing to overarching and project-specific communication strategies, working with South Korean leadership on internal messaging, developing publicity strategies for title launches and channel publicity (including activations, junkets, and talent management), monitoring media coverage, managing communication channels, providing crisis counsel, defining KPIs, and partnering with internal functions. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a strategic mindset, and experience in corporate communications or publicity within the South Korean media landscape.
Must have:
  • 4+ years' experience in corporate communications or publicity
  • Understanding of South Korean media landscape
  • Strategic mindset and execution skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work across multiple locations and time zones
Good to have:
  • Internal communications experience
  • International travel experience
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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.

General Summary:

The Corporate Communications Senior Executive will support the development and execution activities that drive Warner Bros. Discovery’s corporate brand, reputation, and personality in the South Korean market.

Working across corporate, internal communications and publicity for the business, the successful candidate will help to ensure our story is clear with our key stakeholders.  We are looking for a highly organized, proactive team player who can develop strong relationships across the business.  This role reports to the Director, Corporate Communications, China & South Korea, and will work closely with several functions locally including Content Licensing, Consumer Products, Networks, Games, Marketing, People & Culture, as well as the broader APAC Communications team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development and execution of overarching and project specific communications plan across WBD’s business in South Korea.

  • Work closely with South Korean leadership and teams to ensure cohesive internal messages for key business and employee engagement initiatives in South Korea, including across internal tools [e.g. Workplace] and events [i.e. Town Halls].

  • Support the Director, Corporate Communications, China & South Korea on developing publicity strategies and be responsible for the execution on title, linear channel and publicity including title launch / sustaining strategies, physical activations, junkets, interviews, talent management, global liaison.

  • Keep close attention to external media coverage generated both from proactive and reactive external communication at local, regional, and global levels, creating reports for the leadership team, with context.

  • Help to manage and maintain WBD corporate and relevant business functions correspondence channels.

  • Assist in providing counsel, in consultation with the Director, Corporate Communications, China & South Korea for internal and external crisis situations when required. 

  • Develop clear KPIs and measures of success and keep track of deliverables for all communications initiatives.

  • Partner effectively with all internal functions, including those listed in the job description above.

Requirements:  

  • Minimum four years’ experience in corporate communications or publicity – internal communications experience a plus.

  • Good understanding of the South Korean media landscape.

  • Independent thinker with a strategic mindset who can execute projects to the highest standard.

  • Professional, organised, and adaptable, with a high degree of professionalism.

  • Comfortable with a diverse workload and working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills: a team player able to work with colleagues across multiple locations and time zones.

  • Ability to travel internationally, if required.

  • Ability to assess priorities and always maintain composure and diplomacy.

  • Excellent written and communication skills in English. 

  • Passionate about entertainment.

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.

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’re 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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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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