VP, Content Strategy - WB Animation

About the role

The VP, Content Strategy for WB Animation develops and implements content licensing strategies for original productions, builds strategic third-party platform relationships to support project monetization, identifies and capitalizes on new content opportunities, coordinates with the WBTV distribution team, oversees internal and external presentations, acts as liaison between the WB Animation departments, identifies properties to develop for animated series, shorts, videos, and online for the family demographic, and leads global initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create content strategy plans and implement business strategies.
• Build alignment with the development and creative teams to implement designated strategies.
• Identify licensing opportunities in the domestic marketplace for both new and returning series.
• Negotiate key topline licensing terms with external platforms.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external network/platform partners.
• Identify first window international licensing opportunities, as needed, for new series.
• Coverage with the WBTV distribution team to find collaborative opportunities for original productions to amplify library deals.
• Oversee internal and external presentations regarding content currently in production/development.
• Act as liaison between the WB Animation departments (i.e. Production, Business & Legal Affairs, etc.) to streamline the flow of information.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various other Warner Bros Discovery divisions – including Cartoon Network, Consumer Products, DC Comics, etc. – regarding WB Animation series.
• Identify properties (i.e. library, original, third-party, etc.) to develop for animated series, shorts, videos, and online for the family demographic.
• Maintain a leadership role in all global initiatives including, but not limited to, internal APAC Animation Committee and development opportunities in Korea, LatAm and other distinct international markets.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in animation licensing and/or development and production required.
• Experience working with Network Executives and Creative Management required.
• Experience negotiating licensing terms.
• Complete mastery of the animation development process a must.
• Experience effectively supervising all aspects of current series production.
• Experience working with overseas studios and networks on development and production, specifically in Asia and/or Europe required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of animation production process and industry marketplace.
• Knowledge of product licensing, territorial rights and windowing strategy.
• Strong reputation and extensive contact within television animation industry.
• Knowledge of children’s television network standards and practices.
• Able to track and maintain assets and various information.
• Able to interact knowledgeably and effectively with other divisions providing or exploiting rights ancillary to animated productions.
• Pitched projects (including supervising pitches by artistic talent) and prepared and presented information about projects.

Other Requirements

• Ability to review and comprehend detailed documents.
• Ability to be detailed-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Extremely organized.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Benefits

Warner Bros. Discovery offers 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.

Pay

$161,000.00 - $299,000.00 salary per year.