Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

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.

Your New Role...

The Director, Global Franchise is responsible for collaborating with WBD divisions and our partners to build out brand strategies that accelerate the business and grow global market share. Supporting the VP, Franchise Development and Strategy in overseeing the delivery of specific workstreams, this role requires someone who is customer-obsessed, data-driven, an expert in premiere WBD franchises, such as Harry Potter, DC, and Looney Tunes, a big thinker who can communicate vision, and an operator who excels at establishing the roadmap for how to achieve strategic business and franchise goals. This role will have a specific focus on Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and other live action WBD Franchises.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Contributes to the long-range strategic franchise plans, leveraging insights about consumers and the brand to identify new business opportunities, drive revenue and sustained annual growth across all lines of business, and that ultimately align with the larger WBD strategic goals and objectives

Oversees and leads the management of specific strategic workstreams that contribute to the alignment and delivery of the strategic brand plans. Responsible for the critical path, objectives, and measurement of these workstreams and ensures stakeholders are kept across progress

Leads ad-hoc strategic brand and franchise plan initiatives to drive growth and fan engagement

Engages in the assessment of franchise strength within and across markets, to inform data-driven franchise growth plans

Develops executive presentations that influence and rally the organization around a shared vision and strategic plan, summarizing key data, strategic business decisions and recommendations, and a roadmap to achieve franchise goals

Engages in the development of narrative and integrating franchise stories across all franchise touchpoints in the flywheel and WBD businesses (e.g., Consumer Products, Licensed Global Experiences, Games, Studio Tours, Content)

Engages in governance of the canon, working closely with creative directors to ensure that story is at the heart of everything we do and develop

Leads projects and workstreams that engage Sr Business and creative leaders across the enterprise to grow our Brands and Franchises

Develops brand and franchise guidelines and frameworks. Drives brand and franchise approvals, including providing feedback and solutions, to ensure that brand and franchise standards are upheld, equity built while also furthering the business.

Be a steward of the brand, ensuring brand excellence and consistency, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices across Divisions, Partners, and Territories, and driving synergies across the flywheel

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience working on a brand, marketing, analytics and brand strategy

Experience bringing content to life through product innovation and experiences

Proven success in project management and execution required

Expertise in brand and franchise analytics, such as customer research, market data sources and financials

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

4 yr college degree required

MBA or similar Masters desired

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to convert story and narrative to product and experiences

Ability to think strategically in planning across consumer touch points

Expertise with data, and the ability to derive insight and strategy from multiple data sources

Excellent project management, prioritization and planning skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Proven track-record in communicating with all levels of staff, internal divisions and external stakeholders

Very strong presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and excellent judgment. Able to work effectively with senior level executives and influence at all levels of the organization.

Proven track-record of managing workflow to meet tight deadlines while handling high volume of work. Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive and productive demeanor

High proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Other Requirements

Ability to travel

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.