Senior Specialist, Government Affairs (APAC) - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
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
We are seeking an experienced Government Affairs and Public Policy professional to cover an active APAC portfolio on a contract basis.
The role spans across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan and South Korea and requires someone who can operate independently from day one.
This is a senior individual contributor role. The contractor will report to the GVP, Government Affairs and Public Policy, based in Washington D.C.
What You Will Do
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across APAC markets and assess commercial impact.
Manage government and industry association relationships; represent the company at these engagements.
Participate in regional and market-specific industry associations; manage coalition positions in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Coordinate closely with Legal, Communications, business teams and other relevant teams on active policy and regulatory matters.
Review content, as needed.
Prepare background briefings, talking points, and policy positions for senior leadership, as needed.
What We Are Looking For
At least 5 years in government affairs or public policy roles with strong APAC exposure.
Experience in media and entertainment as well as technology policy preferred.
Familiarity with policy issues, such as broadcasting and streaming regulations, copyright protection, online safety and content classification, an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English + an APAC language a plus.
Able to start quickly and manage portfolio with minimal ramp up time.
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.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
