Vice President of Content Strategy, WB Animation

This is a Full Time Job

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.