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 to identify and capitalize on new content opportunities.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Creates content strategy plans, while also working closely with business operations to implement business strategies; 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/development.

• Acts as liaison between the WB Animation departments (i.e. Production, Business & Legal Affairs, etc.) to streamline the flow of information.

• Develops and maintains relationships with various other Warner Bros Discovery divisions – including Cartoon Network, Consumer Products, DC Comics, etc. – regarding WB Animation series.

• Identifies properties (i.e. library, original, third-party, etc.) to develop for animated series, shorts, videos, and online for the family demographic.

• Maintains a leadership role in all global initiatives including, but not limited to, internal 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 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 detailed-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.