Manager, Social Programming & Publishing

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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 Manager, Social Programming & Publishing is responsible for day-to-day strategy, programming, and publishing for select official Animation franchise social and video channels. This role blends platform expertise, fan-first storytelling, and operational execution to deliver best-in-class content across key platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X). The Manager is the channel-level expert in cadence, voice, and performance, helping to bring our characters, worlds, and campaigns to life in ways that resonate with fans and align with brand goals. This role reports to the Sr. Manager and works closely with creative, marketing, and franchise stakeholders.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Own programming strategy and editorial planning for assigned Animation channels, including day-to-day content scheduling, performance optimization, and audience development.

Leverage post-level insights and platform trends to refine content approach and optimize channel output. Track performance against KPIs and apply learnings.

Partner with internal and external content creators to adapt and package creative assets for assigned channels, ensuring alignment with platform norms and editorial tone.

Maintain an editorial calendar that reflects daily, weekly, and tentpole priorities; coordinate planning and visibility with key partners.

Support development of performance summaries and content reporting in partnership with strategy and analytics leads.

Monitor community interactions and fan sentiment, flagging trends and engagement risks or opportunities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience…

Work Experience

At least six (6) years of experience in social media publishing, platform programming, or content production required.

Experience managing brand channels in entertainment, franchise content, or agency environments strongly preferred.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong fluency in platform-native storytelling, editorial tone, and content optimization required.

Familiarity with performance reporting tools and ability to interpret data to inform programming required.

Experience with social publishing tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Sprout Social, Meta Suite, YouTube Studio) required.

Excellent copywriting and editorial judgment skills required.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment required.

Experience with animation IP, fan culture, or youth content preferred.

Knowledge of community engagement and content trends across platforms preferred.

Preferred…

Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.

Must be able to collaborate across global time zones as needed.

May be required to support early morning or evening publishing tied to global campaigns.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 : $87,500.00 - $162,500.00 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.

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