CAREERS: What it's like to work for - Discovery Networks

How many people work for Discovery Networks in Singapore? Around 120 people. What are the responsibilities of Discovery Networks' marketing team? The marketing team supports consumer, affiliate and ad sales marketing efforts for Discovery Networks Asia, supporting Discovery teams in Taiwan, China, Japan and Australia. There is an on-going communications programme in key markets supported by a network of PR agencies, with much of the focus on programme publicity and key corporate initiatives. The team works closely with affiliates to develop in-market consumer promotions and sponsorship initiatives. How does a candidate go about getting hired by Discovery? Simply send a resume to Discovery's HR department in Singapore indicating the department/position of interest. Are there any opportunities to move between departments or around the regional offices? Yes. On regional transfers, there is not only the opportunity for intra-Asian transfers, but also global moves. An example is the company's marketing manager for Greater China, Rosanne Lo, who is a former member of the Singapore team, now based out of Hong Kong. The network also has a member of the programming team in Washington DC set to join the Asia office in June. What are the perks of working for Discovery? One of the key perks is working with a fantastic product that changes constantly and is never boring. There is also the opportunity to travel, an excellent benefits package and great career growth opportunities. What is the average working week for Discovery's marketing team? It varies, but anything from 45 to 65 hours, depending on events and travel schedules.

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