Manager – Global Themed Entertainment

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Who We Are…

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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...

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment is seeking a dynamic, high capacity, motivated, and experienced individual in themed entertainment. Under direction and alongside of Director, VP or EVP, implements and executes strategies for long-term growth in the Global Themed Entertainment (GTE) category. Primarily focused on Theme Parks, Location Based Entertainment, overall GTE development and management, as well as business development of existing and emerging opportunities globally. Manage specific licensing activities for GTE with responsibility for potential business growth opportunities, licensee negotiation input and specific day-to-day oversight. 

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Effectively communicate, promote, and advocate for GTE strategy and goals
• Supports both short-term and long-term GTE strategies in order to maximize revenue and brand exposure. Utilizing industry knowledge, determines appropriate business opportunities based on licensee experience, market share, creative ability, financial proposal, speed to market and overall fit within GTE portfolio of themed experiences
• Under direction of Director, manages all aspects of assigned GTE accounts from pitching properties and input on contract negotiation to servicing the day-to-day business needs of licensees including oversight of creative approvals through StarLabs and in direct consultation with Creative team, procurement of creative assets including style guides, marketing updates, property research, legal approvals, and public relations support
• Works closely with key internal stakeholders (Franchise Marketing, PR, Legal, Finance, Product Development, Brand Assurance, DC & WBCP) along with sister divisions (Studio Facilities, WBTV, WBIE, WBHE, Theatrical Promotions) to ensure consistent brand and strategy alignment, communication on necessary approvals and marketing activations, and asset requests
• Assists Director in evaluating business opportunities including managing the due diligence process on potential licensees, analyzing market & competition, as well as the size of the financial opportunity, and best business model. Also assists in negotiating critical deal points providing key input and analysis
• Assists Director in establishing, managing, and achieving financials goals, providing significant input in overall short-term and long-range budget targets, as well as assists in all forecasts/business reviews and monitors financial results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goals
• In collaboration with the GTE territory leads, communicates key account activity to international stakeholders including general licensee updates, current negotiations and pitches, financial forecasts, and long-term plans
• Attends tradeshows and visits licensees as needed to review and update experiences and provide strategic direction
• Performs other related duties, research, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

3 – 5 years previous themed entertainment, theater, live entertainment, and/or licensing related experience – specifically in project/production management of themed entertainment and/or live entertainment 

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of licensing industry a plus
• Knowledge of WB IP preferred
• Must have ability to organize and prioritize work, prepare, and present written and oral project  presentations, and communicate with clients, licensees, and management to determine needs and solve problems
• Must be comfortable managing and communicating the review and approvals of design materials/process
• Must be comfortable working in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Mandarin a plus.

Other Requirements

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully internally and externally, with senior management and all other levels of personnel, and across international markets.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively
• Must be confident and professional
• Must be able to take initiative
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints and in high pressure situations effectively
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally when necessary

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

How We Get Things Done…

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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.

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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: $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 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.