Partner Marketing Director EMEA

Warner Bros. Discovery; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Partner Marketing Director to lead the pan-EMEA strategy for HBO Max's marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will drive subscriber growth through strategic partnerships and oversee a high-performing team. The role requires proven experience in partner marketing, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of digital platforms. This position offers a hybrid work model to balance remote and office work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partner marketing, ideally within streaming, media, or digital consumer services.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional or regional teams.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, wholesale distribution, and affiliate marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EMEA Partner Marketing team to drive subscriber growth, maximize revenue, and optimize channel performance.
• Own and execute partner marketing strategy for global platforms and pan-EMEA partners.
• Manage relationships with connected device platforms, app stores, and wholesale partners.

Skills

Partner marketing experience

Leadership skills

Understanding of digital platforms

Stakeholder management skills

Data-driven mindset

Job description

As Partner Marketing Director, you’ll lead the pan‑EMEA strategy for HBO Max's partner marketing initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Growth & Partnership Marketing, you’ll drive subscriber growth and channel performance through strategic collaborations with digital platforms, wholesale partners, affiliates, and enterprise brands. You’ll oversee and build a high‑performing team and ensure consistent execution of global best practices across all partner touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the EMEA Partner Marketing team to drive subscriber growth, maximize revenue, and optimize channel performance for HBO Max.
• Own and execute partner marketing strategy for global platforms and pan‑EMEA partners, ensuring alignment with local teams.
• Manage relationships with connected device platforms, app stores, and wholesale partners to maximize merchandising and editorial opportunities.
• Oversee creative delivery and campaign approvals, ensuring brand consistency and high‑quality execution.
• Identify and activate new growth opportunities with retail and wholesale partners, tracking performance against KPIs.
• Deliver insights and reporting to EMEA and global leadership on partnership performance and marketing impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partner marketing, ideally within streaming, media, or digital consumer services.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross‑functional or regional teams.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, wholesale distribution, and affiliate marketing.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across global and local teams.
• Strategic mindset with a data‑driven approach to performance optimisation.

Hybrid Working

This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model that combines remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Company Context

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.