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, Studio Business Operations will be a key member of our animation studios team at Warner Bros. Animation and will report to the VP, Studio Business Operations & Strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic and operational initiatives for the studio, including greenlight analyses, business case development, management of BU processes & reporting, and creation of executive decks & presentations. This role carries significant responsibility for executing studios goals and exercising strategic thinking and creative excellence.

The ideal candidate should have excellent business and financial acumen, be able to flourish in ambiguous situations, and impose structure across projects. They should have excellent leadership, diplomacy, and communication skills, be collaborative, and able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders across both creative and business functions.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Strategy & Studio Planning

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on strategic programs, planning, resource allocation, and other ad-hoc projects to support studio businesses, solve issues and drive growth.

Partners with the VP to support the creation of studio overview documents, regular business update decks, and strategy/meeting materials for WBD senior leadership teams.

Represent the studios in studio-wide collaborations and processes and help lead the execution and rollout of new efforts.

Business Operations

Supports greenlight processes, including content planning, pro forma modeling, and interdepartmental coordination.

Oversee show databases, internal content/metadata processes, and execution of recurring financial and operational reporting for the business unit.

Partner with finance to understand and communicate title and business performance and execute strategies to manage and grow the studios.

Establish, track and manage department budgets and oversee adoption of processes to manage spend and communicate progress.

Studio Operations

Support in the planning and execution of studio events, activities, and other employee engagement efforts.

Be creative and entrepreneurial, constantly think about new ways to improve overall studio operations, growth, and employee/artist happiness.

Take lead on ad hoc special projects.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience

6+ years of in strategy/operations, consulting, or general management, preferably with previous entertainment experience.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor’s degree required

MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred

Experience in animation production or television production preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Strong modeling and deck building skills.

Expertise in Keynote/PPT, Excel and database tools (e.g., Smartsheet).

A solid understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with several deliverables under tight deadlines.

Operational rigor combined with excellent business acumen, problem solving, project management and analytical skills.

Strong written and oral communications skills as well as ability to effectively influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

Enjoy both strategic, big picture thinking and rolling up your sleeves to execute / operationalize with great attention to detail.

Experience managing people and leading teams in matrixed environments.

Self-starter who welcomes ambiguity and can excel in a fast-paced and fluid environment.

Resourceful, mature, collaborative, and demonstrated strong leadership.

The individual needs to be coachable with a growth mindset be proactive in taking initiative on tasks and projects and enjoys taking on new challenges and learning opportunities.

An appreciation for animation and the creativity behind it.

Preferred…

Must be detailed-oriented and organized

Must be able to handle confidential information

Must be able to problem solve within scope of responsibility

Must be able to handle multiple tasks

Must be able to supervise, direct, and evaluate administrative and clerical subordinates in the performance of the tasks.

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 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 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: $123,900.00 - $230,100.00 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 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.