Who We Are
Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to amplify the voices of global storytellers to reflect audiences around the world. We strive to promote diversity, remove barriers, and create space for all to share ideas and be heard.
Creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging is imperative to our company’s success. Through embracing and empowering our talented, diverse workforce and creative teams, we remove barriers to opportunity, open access to our industry at all levels, and help shape the most inclusive and equitable world for all.
Global Priorities
- Intentionally Inclusive
- Our leaders and our people are responsible for championing inclusion and creating a safe environment that promotes curiosity, innovation, and ideas from all people.
- Pursuing Equity
- Our commitment to equity is reflected in our policies, processes, and systems designed to accelerate and sustain DEI progress across the employee lifecycle.
- Authentic Storytelling & Inclusive Productions
- Our content reflects our commitment to audience representation, and our productions promote access, equity, and safety for our employees, staff, and on-and off-camera talent.
- Global DEI Data Gathering
- DEI Learning
- Business Resource Groups
- WBD Inclusive Storytelling Guide
- Pipeline Programs
- Business and Creative Councils
Diversity In Action
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Social Impact
Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to positively impacting communities around the world.
We strive to use our platforms and content as well as work with nonprofit partners to nurture positive change one bold story at a time.
DEI Councils
Global Business Council:
This council is tasked with overseeing the corporate and operational elements of our DEI strategy. Chaired by the Chief Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, the Council is comprised of global leaders from the Company’s sports, games, technology, revenue, and corporate groups.
Creative Diversity Council:
Includes the most senior leaders across Warner Bros. Discovery Studios & Networks and ensures DEI is woven throughout the creative and production process.
BRGs
Our global business resource groups will provide support in our Asian Pacific, North American, Latin American, Europe, Middle East, and African regions. Through the BRGs, we aim to:
- Build Community
- Drive Authentic Inclusion
- Develop Leadership Capabilities
- Engage Employee Members Globally
Workforce
Global Gender Representation
Our workforce data demonstrates the strong representation of women in our overall global workforce.
While women represent nearly 47% of our senior leadership, we recognize the need to increase the presence of women in the executive leadership roles.
Executive: EVP+ | Leadership: VP & SVP | Management: Manager and Director | Non management: Individual Contributor
Date as of December 31, 2023. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
People of Color (U.S.) Representation
As we continue to invest in increasing representation of individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, we are dedicated to developing them within our ranks as an area of focus in 2024.
Date as of December 31, 2023. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
U.S. Race/Ethnicity Representation
People of Color make up 41% of WBD’s US workforce.
We recruit a diverse workforce and will focus in 2024 on retention efforts also.
Note: Other POC/2 or More: Middle Eastern North African, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Two or More Races
Date as of December 31, 2023. Figures may not sum due to rounding.
Gender Pay Gap: UK Report
As we review and report on the Gender Pay Gap today, we do so as Warner Bros. Discovery; a newly formed company that brings together the entities that formed WarnerMedia and Discovery.
The data reported today, reflects 11 entities that were part of these legacy organizations, both of which were committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion.
Today as Warner Bros. Discovery we believe, more than ever, that we must empower our workforce and storytellers to help create the most inclusive and equitable world for all.
See Warner Bros. Discovery Diversity Equity Inclusion 2023 Report 2023 Annual DEI Report
Additional reporting on race and gender can be found in the 2021 EEO-1 data reports for the legacy companies of Discovery, Inc. and WarnerMedia.
Diversity Outreach
At Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the ways we build diversity in our entry-level candidate pipeline is through our corporate internship program.
We form targeted partnerships with transformative industry partners in the U.S. and U.K., including: The Emma Bowen Foundation, T. Howard Foundation, Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Academy Gold, The Posse Foundation, Prep for Prep, Ladders for Leaders, BroadFutures, HBCU in LA, AnitaB.org, Media Trust, MyGWork, Employability, Kick It Out, Creative Spirit, Color Vision Creates, ReelWorks/MediaMKRS, The Center for Communication.
WBD Access
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in authentic, meaningful connection – to each other, to culture, and to our consumer. That’s why we empower fearless storytellers who bring our world into focus – and create cultural touchstones with the power to draw us together.
Through best-in-class talent development programs, mentorship, placement opportunities and industry exposure, WBD Access serves as a powerful conduit connecting underrepresented talent to our content and brands.