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...

Warner Bros. Discovery Sports has a fantastic opportunity within the sports team in Hilversum in the role of Executive Producer for fight sports, working for our Eurosport channels and our premium streams on Discovery+ and HBO Max.

In this role you'll oversee the production of our UFC content across all of our platforms and also have the opportunity to work on major sporting events such as the Paris 2024 Olympics, the biggest cycling races, and Grand Slam Tennis.

Sporting events can take place in the evenings and weekends which means flexible working hours. During these productions, it is highly desirable to be present in our office in Hilversum Media Park .

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Responsible for the content of the local Eurosport UFC productions

• Developing and implementing editorial strategies with a strong focus on MMA/UFC

• Creating running orders for the (studio) broadcasts and making sure everyone knows exactly what is expected from him/her

• Ensuring consistency and uniformity across all our platforms

• Work closely with editors and other (international) team members and ensure that the content meets our high standards and the expectations of our viewers

• Managing the editorial team, freelancers and external production companies

• Managing and optimizing the production budget

Qualifications & Experience…

• Sports enthusiast with broad sports knowledge and interest but with a passion for martial arts

• Extensive editorial experience, preferably as a sports editor-in-chief

• Perfect command of Dutch and English, both spoken and in spelling and style

• Able to provide constructive feedback and make the people you work with better

• You are creative and a connector and can work well and effectively in a team

• Confidence, with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of MMA sports is key and Cycling is an advantage

• Experience with editorial tools and video editing software

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 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.