Manager, Global Themed Entertainment

Full Time
Burbank, CA
$83,090 - $154,310 a year
Posted
Job description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera.

The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

To be successful at WBCP, you must have a willingness to model our values and behaviors, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class talent.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of the Director, 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 with LATAM being a key market. Manages specific licensing activities for GTE with responsibility for potential business growth opportunities, licensee negotiation input and specific day-to-day oversight.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively communicates, promotes, and advocates 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 the 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


JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

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 Warner Bros. Discovery 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

This is a hybrid position in the Burbank location

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.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $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 paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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