Program Planner (Fixed-Term Contract) (mfd)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

When we say the stuff dreams are made of we are 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, celebrated, and can thrive.

Your New Role

The Programming Department for our free‑to‑air factual TV channels currently oversees the brands DMAX, TLC, and HGTV. Each channel is managed by a dedicated Programmer who is responsible for both operational and editorial planning and for representing the channel and coordinating communication with all connected departments across the company, including Press, Ad Sales, Digital Marketing, Media Operations, Protection of Minors/Legal and Broadcast Scheduling.

The Programmer for DMAX also serves as the overall Manager responsible for the programming strategy of all free‑to‑air factual channels. The Programming team works in close daily collaboration with several other key areas of the Content division such as Dubbing, Original Productions, Content Acquisition, Licensing & Rights Management, and Media Planning.

Please note this is a fixed‑term contract for 12 months.

Your Role Accountabilities

Own the day‑to‑day schedule for one of our HGTV free‑TV feeds in the German‑speaking region (GSA) ensuring a compelling audience‑first grid across dayparts.
Partner on channel strategy: support the FTA Programming Manager Factual in developing the channel’s editorial strategy and long‑range planning horizons.
Create standout moments: independently develop highlight concepts (stunts, theme weeks, premieres) and scenario plan them, then implement them into our planning tool, Content Explorer.
Inform and align the business: craft clear programming notes and updates for internal stakeholders (e.g., OnAir Promotion, Marketing, Ad Sales, Press, Operations, Rights Management, International).
Read the market: continuously analyze ratings, competitor moves, and broader market trends to optimize performance and identify growth opportunities.
Communicate proactively: foster effective ongoing collaboration with all relevant internal interfaces.
Support the wider multi‑platform team: while we transform our portfolio into a holistic digital framework you will participate in new initiatives and projects that go beyond the linear channel HGTV, enabling you to develop your skill set both editorially and technically. Also covering other channels for certain periods will be part of your role.

Qualifications & Experience

Solid professional experience in TV programming/scheduling, ideally within an international media company.
A structured, reliable, detail‑oriented working style paired with strong accountability.
Excellent German and English skills (written and spoken).
Flexibility, clear prioritization skills, and calm under pressure.
Deep familiarity with the German TV landscape and free‑TV dynamics.
Genuine enthusiasm for television, a passion for high‑quality content, and an affinity for factual formats and TV shows.
A strong communicative personality – collaborative yet self‑directed.
Preferably hands‑on experience with scheduling systems such as Content Explorer.

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment will likely transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

How We Get Things Done

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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. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

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