Business Coordinator

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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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role…

We are currently searching for a Business Coordinator to provide a full range of business operational support for CNN Digital in Dubai. In this position there will be an element of general office support, but the core of the role will be processing petty cash and bank invoices for freelancers and contractors and managing budgets of outside vendors to be tracked against sales sponsorship budgets.

The Business Coordinator will also be responsible for employee record keeping, managing medical insurance, management of mobile phones, management of SAICO/CIGNA membership numbers, UAE Visa & Emirates ID cards expiry dates and more. You’ll be a facilitator/trainer for new procedures and internal systems and will frequently liaise with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Travel, and Human Resources.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Manage freelance budget on behalf of the business to ensure spending is tracked within budget. Includes approving invoices with complex coding with multiple project codes that are billed against sales budgets across various international locations.
• Set up vendor relationships and manage requirements for them to determine whether a payment requires U.S. tax documentation or foreign vendor tax.
• Responsible for preparing monthly Accounting Packages via Kovax. Handles currency exchange and all cash transactions with the bank, ensure petty cash is accounted for.
• Responsible for office management and overseeing time off and tracking UAE public holidays. Primary point of contact with government sponsor (Media City.
• Expert on procedures and internal systems (MyHR, Concur, TPAS, Kofax). On boards new Ensure staff is compliant with company policy and procedure as well as local labour laws.
• Oversee all expense reports in Concur for client group ensuring appropriate currencies are used & all costs are justified and in compliance with company policies in various locations.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Proven experience within business support roles, with experience of dealing with office finances
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Innovative mindset, able to proactively propose new ideas while considering the pros and cons
• Able to work independently without supervision, without direction or constant review on most issues
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to use sound judgment on issues impacting business, considering business factors and complying with company policy
• Excellent communication skills with client, partners, and managers so they understand company policy and procedures. Able to articulate good and bad news
• Ability to travel to UAE, US, and UK when required
• Bilingual in English and Arabic

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

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