Jeff Hobbs
Talent Acquisition at Warner Bros. Discovery
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Lead at Warner Bros. Discovery
- Location
- Culver City, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff Hobbs
Proactive, creative, and highly organized entertainment industry executive with…
Experience
Talent Acquisition Lead
Jan 2012 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Lead talent acquisition for Warner Bros. Discovery (e.g, Discovery Channel, Oprah Winfrey Network, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Magnolia Network) and present/implement strategies for identifying, hiring, and retaining top creative talent across the organization- Leverage strong relationships within the media/entertainment community to identify prospective talentwho align with company culture and would contribute to the strength and success of WBD\'s brands within various business areas (e.g, Production, Development, Marketing, Publicity, Digital/OTT/Social Media, Business & Legal Affairs, Human Resources)- Proactively employ innovative direct-sourcing strategies through social media platforms, professional associations, networking events, and employee referrals to cultivate a diverse pipeline of candidates for anticipated difficult-to-fill positions- Manage a positive full-cycle interview experience for candidates and hiring managers; conduct initial screenings to gauge capabilities/fit, present top candidate recommendations, and run point on all subsequent interviews, while ensuring compliance with company and legislative policies- Prepare and train hiring managers by providing effective interviewing and networking techniques- Negotiate offer packages with candidates in close coordination with hiring managers and HR business partners- Oversee the on-boarding process and orientation to ensure smooth welcome for new hires- Experienced in various applicant tracking and hiring systems; ICIMS, Workday, ADP
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts
Skills
- Human Resources
- Video
- Public Relations
- Celebrity
- Entertainment
- Television
- Radio
- Talent Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Casting
- Event Management
- Recruiting
- Interviews
- Video Production
- Publicity
- Social Networking
- Broadcast
- Leadership
- Producing
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