Director, Commercial Strategy

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 Director role is the primary support to the SVP BD & Commercial Strategy efforts to develop and drive growth strategies across the CNN portfolio. The position will also support the office of the COO, CNN driving the broader operations of the business.

Critical that a candidate is a self starter, who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, working on multiple projects with tight timelines. Candidate must be comfortable operating in a fast-evolving team and ready to take on new challenges based on the needs of the business.

CNN Strategic Planning

• Partner with CNN leadership to build strategic vision and oversee implementation and execution high priority commercial initiatives
• Drive operational connectivity across company - both CNN & WBD (Finance, Marketing, Legal etc…) supporting area experts, driving collaboration and project plans
• Communication of status updates of CNN’s commercial initiatives to senior leadership
• Presentation and modeling support for CNN leadership in collaboration with CFO’s team to support long term business planning

Development of New Business Opportunities (e.g. partnerships, expansion into complementary businesses)

• Identify commercial opportunities that support CNN goals by closely following industry trends and collaborating with business leaders across CNN
• Support the strategic planning process including commercial modeling, presentation work and effective communication

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Drives strategic planning and implementation
• Support the development of new business opportunities (e.g. partnerships, expansion into complementary businesses)
• Responsible for driving organization and efficiency in daily workflow
• Financial modeling and technical business case evaluation
• Prepares presentation materials to support SVP and senior leadership
• Maintains strong inter-company relationships
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Experience…

• Minimum 8 years of work experience in strategic planning, business development / operations, or related media & entertainment field - Ideal candidate will have experience working in digital operations
• Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment
• Experience preparing complex operating models in support of strategic initiatives
• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups and driving strategic objectives
• MBA degree preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet various deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of media landscape and trends required.

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.

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