App Programmer


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Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

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Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Bleacher Report, a WarnerMedia company, makes it as easy as possible to be a sports fan by defining the moments that matter. Empowering, personal and community driven, its vision for making sports bigger than the game has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 digital and social brand. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its unparalleled app experience. This year Bleacher Report was ranked as one of the ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’ by Fast Company.

Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

This role may require the employee to regularly appear on-camera or have their voice used on video as needed (as mutually agreed upon)

The Job

The content programmer I, hockey specialist, is responsible for daily programming and curation of B/R’s newly created hockey portfolio brand in the B/R app. They are tasked with covering breaking news, sending push notifications and curating content.

The Daily

Create and send push notifications about breaking news, viral moments in sports and culture
Program the best content about relevant leagues and teams across all platforms
Execute push notification plans around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar
Collaborate with social, high-touch teams to ensure push notification and content packaging plans are consistent across platforms
Help establish B/R’s voice and tone on desktop and mobile channels

The Essentials

Passionate hockey fan, 1-3 years of sports media experience preferred
Frequent user of B/R app, understanding how it works as a user
Sports fanatic with a strong understanding of all major sports, specifically, hockey
A keen awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice. When breaking news happens, be expected to know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms
Tech savvy. It’s important that the candidate is well versed in the world of Internet sports. Monitoring Twitter, major sports sites, and other social aggregation tools are examples of activities an ideal candidate would perform on a daily basis
Deep understanding of current and emerging social trends
Understanding and/or expertise of B/R Portfolio brands is a plus. B/R Betting, B/R Gaming, B/R Kicks, B/R Football, B/R Wrestling, B/R Hoops
Possess strong writing and communication skills. Editing skills/experience is a plus; formal editing background is not required but a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is crucial
Willingness to work nights and weekends

The Perks

Paid time off every year to volunteer
Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
2018 Best Company for Working Mothers
2018 Best Company for Dads
An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

The Perks