As Part of Its Industry Leading Production Diversity Policy, WarnerMedia Releases 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Interim Report
September 26 2019 - 12:35PM
Business Wire
WarnerMedia today released its first-ever annual report looking
at diversity, inclusion and belonging across both its corporate
operations and the films, television series and digital content
created by its various production businesses. In September 2018,
WarnerMedia announced a Production Diversity Policy which included
the commitment to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts
annually.
The report, covering 2018, highlights diversity, inclusion and
belonging across three areas at WarnerMedia: Workforce (including
workforce composition, Employee Resource Groups), Content
(including scripted TV, films, news, animation) and Community
(including industry and local outreach partnerships and
programs).
Among the key findings related to workforce and production
staffing:
- WarnerMedia’s global workforce is 54% male and 46% female, and
its U.S. workforce is 53% male and 47% female
- Globally, half of all new hires and promotions to Vice
President and above are women
- 42% of Non-Managers are People of Color, but representation
decreases at more senior levels. However, the percentage of People
of Color who were hired or promoted in 2018 exceeds their total
percentage across all levels. This will lead to increased
representation going forward.
- Across WarnerMedia’s non-film scripted programming, females
represent 34% of onscreen roles and 23% of behind-the-camera
positions
- Across WarnerMedia’s non-film scripted programming, People of
Color represent 24% of onscreen roles and 23% of behind-the-camera
positions
“Across the WarnerMedia companies, we have a longstanding
commitment to diversity and inclusion, and consider these values an
important part of our culture and a business priority,” said John
Stankey, President & Chief Operating Officer, AT&T Inc. and
CEO, WarnerMedia. “While I’m incredibly proud of what this report
shows and our ongoing dedication to transparency, I recognize that
we’ve got more work to do at every level. We know diversity,
inclusion and belonging are important to our employees, our
creative partners, our customers and to our success.”
Beyond the data it presents, the report highlights various
examples of diversity and inclusion in action across WarnerMedia,
including spotlights on various employee resource groups (Black
Professionals@Turner, HBO Proud, Women of Warner UK and others),
employee-centric content and platforms showcasing D&I
activities across the enterprise (Warner Bros.’ “We See You,”
Turner’s “Hello, My Name Is…” and “HBO POV”) and a
behind-the-scenes look at the company’s films, TV shows and
animated series.
While this 2018 Interim Report only tracked gender and race,
WarnerMedia is developing new processes, tools and formats for
gathering more detailed information about the diversity of its
workforce and productions, allowing it to better tailor its efforts
and outreach. Going forward, this report will be issued annually,
looking at data from the previous full calendar year, and will
evolve to reflect the changes taking place across WarnerMedia’s
businesses. Earlier this year, WarnerMedia hired its first Chief
Enterprise Inclusion Officer, Christy Haubegger, and her leadership
will be key to expanding and developing initiatives designed to
make the company and its content more diverse and inclusive.
The full WarnerMedia 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Interim Report
and announcement video are available at
warnermediadiversity.com.
About WarnerMedia
WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that
creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse
array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences
through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max,
Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line,
Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.
WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).
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Keith Cocozza 212-484-7482
keith.cocozza@warnermediagroup.com
Jeff Cusson 212-512-1343 jeff.cusson@hbo.com
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