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Life at Discovery

Discovery’s guiding principles are the heart of our corporate ethos. Our oath to “do the right thing” governs all that we do and starts right here with our employees.

We believe that when you empower your people, your people are empowered to do their best. That’s why Discovery is ranked in the top 10 places to work on leading industry charts like BuiltIn. We’re proud to offer our employees best in class benefits, access to belonging groups (we call them Employee Resource Groups- ERGs for short), and opportunities to partake in social good activations. We’re intent on making the entertainment industry more inclusive and equitable for all. Through extensive partnerships with organizations across the globe and Discovery’s homegrown DE&I Activation- Mosaic- we proudly take ownership in working towards a better, more inclusive industry.

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Benefits that fit you

We embrace a very simple philosophy: when you are successful in your personal life, you will naturally excel at work. Discovery is proud to provide ample benefits and programs that support our diverse employees in their personal lives.

Flexible Working

Flexible Working

Hybrid work model that flexes with employee’s weekly schedule and other programs that provide schedule assistance. Half-day Fridays in the Summertime.

Family support & leave

Family support & leave

Generous paid leave for employees at all stages of life: adoption leave, maternity & paternity leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, and sick leave. Adoption assistance and foster assistance available.

Wellness and fitness Centers

Wellness and fitness Centers

Virtual classes and access to fitness programs on-demand; on-site gym facilities at select offices.

Comprehensive health plans

Comprehensive health plans

Premium coverage to employees through health, dental, and vision plans. FSAs and Mental Health benefits are available, as are Life insurance and pet insurance plans.

Paid volunteer time

Paid volunteer time

Paid day off for global day of volunteerism; multiple yearly social good activations to participate in and/or support.

Financial Wellbeing & Savings Plans

Financial Wellbeing & Savings Plans

401(k) with employer matching, employee stock purchase plans, equity and performance bonuses.

Educational Support

Educational Support

Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and access to online courses for continued education.

Vacation & Time Off

Vacation & Time Off

Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays. Employees also are paid for volunteer time off.

*Offerings vary by office and country

Around the World with Discovery’s ERGs

At Discovery, ERGs aren’t only about affinity for and affiliation with a specific interest, they’re also about appreciation for the diversity those groups represent. The communities that our ERGs create enable us to connect employees through shared experiences, beliefs and identities. In turn, employees are able to partake in a vast tapestry of events and drive the pulse of important conversations and initiatives within the company.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Discovery is honored to play an important role as the most-trusted portfolio of family-friendly brands around the globe, creating content that generates awareness, promotes understanding and embraces differences. We champion the same set of values in the workplace. At our core, we stand for equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. We’re proud both that our core values are reflected within the walls of the office and in the communities we operate out of.

At Discovery, we approach the DE&I journey holistically and across all functions of our organization. Mosaic is Discovery’s flagship Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activation that drives our ongoing efforts in spaces such as:

  • Recruitment and Career Development
  • Content Diversity
  • Supplier Diversity
  • Social Impact
  • Unconscious Bias, Respect & Integrity, Allyship

Mosaic is spearheaded by leaders across the organization supported by employees of all levels across Discovery. Through our internal efforts, we continue to action our evolving strategy, goals, and desired outcomes that embody who we are and strive to be as an organization.

You can read more on Discovery’s commitment to transparency in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts here.

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