Manager, Global Streaming Strategy

Job Description

Your New Role…

The Global Streaming Strategy Team is responsible for the development and execution of global strategic plans for Warner Bros. Discovery streaming initiatives (including HBO Max and Discovery+). As part of the larger Streaming and Interactive organization, the team executes on detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis to further the strategic priorities of our streaming platforms.

Your Role Accountabilities…

We are looking for a Manger, based in Los Angeles or New York, who will provide strategic support on various projects covering HBO Max, Discovery+ and other streaming / direct-to-consumer initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Streaming Strategy, this Manager will work on strategic projects for the Streaming and Interactive organization, specifically with a focus on providing strategic support for cross-functional initiatives as well as the Sports, Content, Product, and Tech functions for both HBO Max and Discovery+. These projects include consumer-facing strategies for HBO Max, high-impact enterprise-wide special projects and initiatives, the development of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming strategy for sports, and deliverables for senior management. This role requires a high level of collaboration with partners in various business units across Warner Bros. Discovery.
• Provide strategic and analytical support on major initiatives, specifically by partnering with operating teams across Streaming and Interactive (including Content, Marketing, Product, and Tech functions), Sports, and other divisions (namely, Distribution and Ad Sales) to achieve the strategic goals of Warner Bros. Discovery and its streaming platforms
• Create executive-ready presentations to summarize key findings, recommendations, and evaluations of strategic opportunities
• Develop consumer-facing strategies to drive streaming growth, including partnering closely with the Sports, Content, Marketing, and Product teams
• Maintain advanced knowledge of industry and consumer trends and apply insights to crafting recommendations on growth initiatives and assessing new business opportunities
• Collaborate with internal partners such as Sports, Content, Research, Data Analytics / Science, Product, Marketing, Technology, Finance, Distribution, and Ad Sales in support of initiatives
• Provide support for both Warner Bros. Discovery and Streaming senior management, including strategy reviews, executive presentations, and other management-level deliverables

Qualifications & Experience…
• 5 + years of work experience preferred that includes one or a combination of the following:
• Management consulting within the Media, Technology, or Telecom practice
• Strategy, corporate development, or business development at a media, sports, technology, or direct-to-consumer company
• Experience with streaming, subscription, and/or sports businesses preferred
• Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for presentation design with the ability to distill complex concepts and analyses into clear, easy-to-understand presentations for senior executives
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage many stakeholders and multiple simultaneous asks
• Passionate about media and entertainment with a voracious appetite for industry news (e.g. on content, streaming services, linear ecosystem, advertising evolution, sports landscape)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative DNA
• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, deep intellectual curiosity, and out-of-the-box thinking
• Experience using modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions
• Ability to thrive and take initiative in fast-paced, ambiguous situations

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.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $109,900.00 - $204,100.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roz331-18-116-63-236-42 in your application.