Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming, Nordics

Job Description

The Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming, Nordics is responsible for setting and implementing the strategic direction and budgetary framework for local content investments and leading the programming & planning operations of the local Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) linear channel portfolios in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nordics and part of the Nordic leadership team, the Group Vice President has specific responsibility for:
• The development and implementation of the local content investment strategy across Networks and Streaming
• Optimising the editorial performance and positioning of the linear channel portfolios

Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain an ambitious vision and long-range plan for the Nordic channel portfolio at both a Nordic and country level, with specific responsibility for identifying tactical opportunities, implementing strategic recommendations, setting and delivering against KPIs
• Lead & develop the programme planning and media planning teams, clearly defining their priorities and KPIs
• Define the Networks content requirements to align against financial targets while defending / improving editorial results, manage schedules and investments to budget, adapting as necessary in short to long-term
• Lead the development and implementation of the Networks content strategy for the region, and partner with streaming content strategy & analysis in development of the Nordic streaming content strategy. Specifically lead the local understanding of the value generated by content investments and develop the optimum investment strategy to generate maximum value for the Networks business:
• Partner with the content lead to develop content production slates and schedules which are brand, consumer and data led, and which drive viewer engagement and viewing
• Work with stakeholders in local teams in the identification and acquisition of content to drive performance of channel schedules and portfolios ​
• Lead the content investment approval process for the region, partnering with local and central teams in content & finance, and regional and Streaming divisions
• Partner with key stakeholders to review and define the ongoing positioning and role of channels with local portfolios, including clearly defining the number, scope and value of secondary channels within markets
• Partner with key stakeholders in advertising sales and distribution to optimise the performance and value of the channel portfolios to generate advertising inventory and in preparation for affiliate deals
• Develop a strong working relationship with key streaming leadership teams to understand and compliment the streaming content strategy locally, and to identify windowing and scheduling opportunities which benefit both business functions
• Build and maintain relationships with channel & network heads around the global business to share insights & learnings, and to identify content sharing and/or windowing opportunities. Lead local Network focused projects for the business

Your Experience
• Extensive relevant experience in a programming / content strategy / channel management role
• Solid knowledge of the Nordic market and demonstrated experience dealing with complex matters in the region
• Analytical mindset and robust financial understanding, with extensive experience in a strategy focused role
• Demonstrable experience of assessing content return on investment
• Excellent stakeholder management experience and the ability to partner closely with senior executives
• Skilled at leading experienced teams across multiple locations
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working within an international environment is preferred, with a global mindset approach

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-k2o77p-18-97-9-168-42 in your application.