Sr. Manager, Global Franchise

Sr Manager, Global Franchise

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. 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 Sr Manager, Global Franchise is responsible for collaborating with WBD divisions and our partners to maximize the long-term value of our Global Brands and Franchises through strategy, stewardship, marketing and activation. The Sr Manager will contribute to workstreams in larger projects, manage smaller projects in support of the Global Franchise team.

This role requires someone who is customer-obsessed, data-driven, an expert in premiere WBD franchises, such as Harry Potter, DC, and Looney Tunes, a big thinker who can communicate vision, and an operator who excels at establishing the roadmap for how to achieve strategic business and franchise goals.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Contributes to the long-range strategic franchise plans to drive revenue and sustained annual growth across all lines of business, and that ultimately align with the larger WBD strategic goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the management of specific strategic workstreams that contribute to the alignment and delivery of the strategic brand plans.
• Supports, and potentially leads smaller, ad-hoc strategic brand and franchise plan initiatives to drive growth and fan engagement.
• Engages in the assessment franchise strength within and across markets, to inform data-driven franchise growth plans.
• Contributes to, and at times leads, the development of presentations that influence and rally the organization around a shared vision and strategic plan, summarizing key data, strategic business decisions and recommendations, and a roadmap to achieve franchise goals.
• Engages in the development of narrative and integrating franchise stories across all franchise touchpoints in the flywheel and WBD businesses (e.g., Consumer Products, Global Themed Entertainment, Games, Studio Tours, Content)
• Engages in governance of the canon, working closely with creative directors to ensure that story is at the heart of everything we do and develop.
• Conducts brand and franchise approvals, including providing feedback and solutions, to ensure that brand and franchise standards are upheld, equity built while also furthering the business.
• Be a steward of the brand, ensuring brand excellence and consistency, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices across Divisions, Partners, and Territories, and driving synergies across the flywheel.

Qualifications & Experience...

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Knowledge / Skills

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

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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 : $82,670.00 - $153,530.00 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.