Associate, Toys

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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 Associate is responsible for supporting the Manager overseeing Trading Cards and Collectibles within the Toys team.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with Category / Licensee Management and knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in Trading Cards and Collectibles. The candidate should have experience in building solid relationships with major brand partners, an entrepreneurial spirit, engaged in external and internal partners, and the breadth of skills required to help execute key initiatives & overall growth of Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products Business. This role will be accountable for day-to-day support of key licensee businesses including coordinating internal and external meetings, liaising with internal teams including Finance, Product Development, Franchise Management, and Retail Business Development in order to maximize the licensed Trading Cards and Collectibles business across the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio of brands.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Assists in management of sub-category initiatives, revenue plan and execution

Supports Manager in preparation of quarterly forecast and annual budget

Assists in managing contracts from inception through execution

Interfaces with internal stakeholders to provide category information in support of key initiatives

Communicates regularly with licensees and act as key point of contact in daily relationship management

Qualifications & Experience...

3+

years of experience in Licensing industry with background in Toys preferred

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

BA / BS degree in business or related field preferred

Knowledge / Skills

Basic licensing industry knowledge with intellectual curiosity

Ability to take direction and assist Manager in executing strategic and operational plan

Basic understanding of financial forecasts and budgets

Detail oriented self-starter

Strong collaboration and partnership skills

Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively cross-functionally

Effective written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational / leadership and planning skills required

Strong and varied computer software knowledge required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to create pitch / presentations

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

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

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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 : $56,493.00 - $104,915.00 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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