Social Programmer, Hockey (Temporary)

3 Weeks ago • 1-2 Years • Editorial

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Job Description

The Social Programmer for Hockey at Warner Bros. Discovery will manage the daily social media programming and content curation for B/R's hockey portfolio. Responsibilities include content packaging, event planning, community building, real-time highlight clipping for social platforms, and contributing to editorial decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with the national programming team and NHL on TNT talent, requiring nights and weekends during the regular season. The ideal candidate possesses 1-2 years of experience in digital media, a deep understanding of hockey culture and social media best practices, and strong content identification skills.
Must have:
  • 1-2 years experience in digital media/social media
  • Extensive knowledge of hockey and its culture
  • Proficient in social media platforms & audience growth
  • Content packaging, event planning, community building
  • Real-time highlight clipping & social media posting
Good to have:
  • TikTok experience
  • Sports news editorial/social media experience
Perks:
  • Annual bonuses
  • Short- and long-term incentives
  • Program-specific awards
  • Health insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

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 is responsible for daily programming and curation of B/R’s hockey portfolio brand. He/she will assist in daily curation, caption writing, content packaging and discovery, as well as give input on editorial decision-making.
 

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Help run the day-to-day programming of B/R’s social platforms (content packaging, event planning, community building) around hockey, and NHL on TNT
  • Help lead our in-game coverage during the regular season and playoffs through the 2025 Stanley Cup, clipping highlights in real-time to publish across our social platforms
  • Have a say in helping to develop and execute social strategy on content packaging, selection, curation and hook writing around hockey
  • Work closely with the national programming team to identify content that should live on B/R’s national handles
  • Opportunities to work directly with NHL on TNT talent
  • This role will require nights and weekends during the regular season

Qualifications & Experiences...

  • 1-2+ years experience in digital media, social media or content curation
  • Extensive knowledge of hockey and hockey culture
  • Extensive knowledge of all social platforms, functionality and audience growth best practices. Knowledge and experience working in TikTok preferred
  • Experience in working with teams on projects/events
  • Deep understanding of current media and digital content space
  • Previous editorial, content or social media experience in sports news is preferred
  • Strong content identification skills; the ability to pick out what is important to our audience during a busy window
  • Awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice + extensive knowledge of internet sports culture

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, 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 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: $40,768.00 - $75,712.00 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.
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$40.8K - $75.7K/yr (Outscal est.)
$58.2K/yr avg.
New York, New York, United States

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About The Company

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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