Archivist - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden; WBSL

Position: Archivist - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)
Location: Leavesden Green

This job is with Warner Bros. Discovery, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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. Corporate Archive UK is responsible for the identification, maintenance, management, and preservation of theatrical and television production assets from active and past Warner Bros. Discovery Productions, including WB, WBTV, HBO, HBOMax, DC, Gaming, Animation, and Studio assets.
You will support worldwide promotional and marketing initiatives for TV and Film, project-manage logistics and installations for these initiatives, and service museum exhibitions domestically and internationally. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London and Tokyo.

Your Role Accountabilities...
Working alongside and liaising with various Production Department HOD’s and Coordinators on assigned titles to identify assets that will play a key role in representing the production from a historical aspect and arranging their delivery to the Archive

Maintaining the database of all existing assets held within the Archive

Inventory and data entry of new acquisitions into Archive database and ensure appropriate housing of all assets according to archival standards

Liaise with various WB entities for Domestic and International promotional activity and marketing efforts

Prepare assets for exhibits and display and liaise with the Archive Team to ensure legal documentation and security arrangements are in place

Point of contact for displays and exhibits on assigned titles from concept to installation and strike

Coordinate shipping of assets both domestically and internationally

Qualifications & Experiences...
Proven experience as a Coordinator in a similar role

Previous database or archiving software experience

Must be able to lift weighted boxes when necessary, working in a warehouse environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Full clean driving license

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 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.

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