Talent Branding & Operations Manager

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

26d•$125,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! We’re looking for a Talent Branding & Operations Manager to handle recruiting systems and processes, elevate our studio talent brand, and drive creative strategies that attract top talent. You’ll partner closely with our recruiting team, run external events, and shape how we show up in the world, from job postings, social media to recruiter workflows and candidate experiences. Our ideal candidate is inquisitive, proactive, innovative, and most of all, creative in their approach as a communicator and thought partner.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant operations experience in Recruiting, Human Resources or similar fields
2+ years of experience with ATS platforms, recruiting tools, and/or emerging HR tech
2+ years of Social Media strategy experience
2+ years of experience running events

Nice To Haves

Experience in animation, production, or creative studio environments
A proactive, collaborative attitude and a passion for continuous improvement
Ability to influence partners and set clear expectations
A creative, flexible approach to problem-solving: if something doesn’t work, you’re ready to build something better
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort analyzing and presenting complex data
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Airtable platform

Responsibilities

Build a consistent, extraordinary candidate experience from job posting through hiring and onboarding
Partner with recruiting teams to identify hiring process challenges, develop solutions, and streamline workflows
Lead projects with Early Careers and Core Recruiting teams to improve system and workflow efficiencies
Stay on top of animation market trends and recommend new ways to attract top talent
Develop and handle our talent brand across platforms: our career site, social media channels, conferences/expos, and early career outreach
Strategize and grow our LinkedIn and Instagram presence, including covering & capturing content for social campaigns
Plan and coordinate recruiting events, including vendor management, logistics, and budget tracking
Serve as the go-to guide for our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), working with corporate operations teams to customize tools and processes
Create reports and spot issues or trends (e.g., hiring requests, open requisitions, hiring metrics) to measure impact and guide decisions
Track and report the recruiting budget, including spend on marketing, sponsorships, tools, and