Editorial Publishing Manager, Global Licensing

Warner Bros. Discovery; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a seasoned Manager to oversee all aspects of book editorial and content development in support of licensed publishing and consumer products initiatives.

You will work with global licensees, drive engaging content, manage creative assets, and ensure on-time delivery within budgets while aligning with brand and franchise directions. This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven publishing, and revenue growth across platforms.

Qualifications

• BA degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Proven and effective written and oral communication, presentation skills.
• Ability to tailor communications to various audiences.
• Experience in book publishing or licensing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes WBDCP and Global Licensed Publishing strategies, goals and revenue objectives.
• Owns all aspects of the book editorial and content development process including review and approval of global publishing submissions through StarLabs in direct consultation with Product Development and Category, the development and procurement of creative assets and securing feedback, clearances and approvals from internal and external stakeholders, marketing, PR, retail, digital, finance, legal, theatrical etc. Significant 3rd party collaboration.
• Directly manages global publishing licensees to develop product assortments and execute closely curated publishing plans that reflect consumer trends, revenue growth, product innovations, brand and franchise initiatives and support key strategies
• Drives the improvement and evolution of publishing planning, content library and processes for greater efficiencies and revenue
• Drives the management of the content creative needs, meeting deadlines and budgets
• Collaborate with Category in developing and executing publishing strategies, pitching opportunities, managing licensees, retail, marketing and PR opportunities
• Manages the publishing databases on Airtable including the master publishing plan, co-edition deal tracker, global catalog, and the digital files library.
• Identifies, develops and executes new business initiatives to address white space opportunities
• Interfaces frequently with management, cross functional teams, 3rd party stakeholders providing business updates, internal and external formal presentations, budgeting and strategy discussions
• Analyzes book/publishing/competitive industry sales data, and industry key learnings, trends and product innovations to identify revenue opportunities and white space

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Illustrator

Airtable

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a seasoned Manager to oversee all aspects of book editorial and content development in support of licensed publishing and consumer products initiatives.

You will work with global licensees, drive engaging content, manage creative assets, and ensure on-time delivery within budgets while aligning with brand and franchise directions. This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven publishing, and revenue growth across platforms.