VP, Content Strategy - WB Animation

Warner Media, LLC.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Burbank, CA seeks a VP of Content Strategy for WB Animation to develop licensing strategies for original productions and build strategic platform relationships for monetization.

You will identify and capitalize on new content opportunities, coordinate with distribution and production teams, and lead global initiatives across regions and divisions. Strong leadership in animation licensing is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in animation licensing and/or development and production.
• Experience negotiating licensing terms with networks/platforms.
• Experience supervising current series production and overseas partnerships.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates content strategy plans and aligns with development and creative teams.
• Identifies licensing opportunities domestically and negotiates terms with external platforms.
• Identifies first‑window international licensing opportunities for new series.
• Coordinates with WBTV distribution to amplify library deals and collaborations.
• Leads internal/external presentations on content in production or development.
• Liaises between WB Animation departments to streamline information flow.
• Maintains relationships with Warner Bros. Discovery divisions regarding animation series.
• Identifies properties to develop for animated series, shorts, and online content for families.
• Leads global initiatives including APAC Committee and opportunities in Korea, LatAm, etc.

Skills

Animation licensing

Negotiation

Leadership

International partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Your New 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, and identifies and capitalizes on new content opportunities.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Creates content strategy plans, while also working closely with business operations to implement business strategies and builds alignment with the development and creative teams to implement designated strategies.
• Identifies licensing opportunities in the domestic marketplace for both new and returning series; negotiates key topline licensing terms with external platforms; develops and maintains relationships with external network/platform partners.
• Identifies first‑window international licensing opportunities, as needed, for new series.
• Coordinates with the WBTV distribution team to find collaborative opportunities for original productions to amplify library deals.
• Oversees internal and external presentations regarding content currently in production or development.
• Acts as liaison between the WB Animation departments—Production, Business & Legal Affairs, etc.—to streamline the flow of information.
• Develops and maintains relationships with various other Warner Bros. Discovery divisions—Cartoon Network, Consumer Products, DC Comics, etc.—regarding WB Animation series.
• Identifies properties (library, original, third‑party, etc.) to develop for animated series, shorts, videos, and online content for the family demographic.
• Maintains a leadership role in all global initiatives, including the APAC Animation Committee and development opportunities in Korea, LatAm, and other distinct international markets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Work Experience

• 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.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong knowledge of animation production process and industry marketplace.
• Knowledge of product licensing, territorial rights and windowing strategy.
• Strong reputation and extensive contact within the television animation industry.
• Knowledge of children’s television network standards and practices.
• Ability to track and maintain assets and various information.
• Ability to interact knowledgeably and effectively with other divisions providing or exploiting rights ancillary to animated productions.
• Proven ability to pitch projects (including supervising pitches by artistic talent) and prepare and present information about projects.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to review and comprehend detailed documents.
• Must be detail‑oriented.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must be able to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be extremely organized.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Compensation & Benefits

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: $161,000.00 - $299,000.00 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we 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, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

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Fair Chance

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.