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Content Strategy & Analysis Manager (W/M/D)

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Content Strategy & Analysis Manager (W/M/D)

Munich, Germany

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.

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Your New Role...

As a Manager of Content Strategy & Analysis, you will be joining the team responsible for developing and implementing content strategy across WBD's global streaming portfolio, evaluating content performance and trends, and providing insights and recommendations to leadership to influence decision making. This role requires a high level of collaboration with partners across WBD - the right person for this role is the kind of person who obsesses over details, thrives in ambiguity, and jumps at the opportunity to take on new challenges. The Manager position will play a key role in supporting relationships across teams and delivering high quality work in one of the highest priority business initiatives at Warner Bros Discovery.

Please submit your application in English. This role will be based in Munich.

Scope

  • Key point of contact for German team and lead for the CS&A function for Germany reporting to the CS&A Director for DACH CEEMENA.
  • This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the success of this upcoming market launch in Germany by preparing and executing a content strategy for the market in very close cooperation with top leadership (VP of Original Productions, Acquisitions and GM for the region). Additionally, the role entails the day-to-day management of content strategy, performance, and analytics for our existing products in Germany.
  • Rich WBD ecosystem across the region (streaming platforms; linear channels; local theatrical productions) with growing complexities
  • Critical role advising senior stakeholders, both from streaming and across WBD (VP level or above) and providing regular updates to GMs.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Lead key content forums in the country, including performance and business reviews, and be the single source of truth for anything content performance in all other cross functional meetings.
  • Own the Germany content strategy reporting directly to the CS&A Director for DACH CEEMENA, leading end-to-end strategies for the country and delivering results that will feed into our Global Streaming Strategy.
  • Help lead development of global frameworks and analyses for assessing key strategic questions facing the business, including such areas as:
  • Evaluating how much and what type of content to invest in
  • Identifying content performance indicators and trends
  • Assessing title and portfolio level performance
  • Core driver of green light analysis for original titles in the country with very limited guidance and feedback from managers, presenting at PIC for approval from of the Streaming CFO and CEO.
  • Conduct deal valuation for licensed content, determining our willingness to pay and delivering recommendations to the Acquisitions VP and GM for the country.
  • Drive in close cooperation with acquisitions leads (VPs and above) country content licensing strategies to maximize return and drive profitable growth.
  • Develop and implement benchmarking systems and processes to support analyses and recommendations.
  • Clearly and efficiently communicate to partner with, teach, influence, and/or manage internal stakeholders and external peers based on the work to build the tools and processes necessary to drive strategy and analysis initiatives.
  • Develop strong relationships within partner organizations and support Content and other DTC teams in understanding current performance on the platform, connecting content insights to business opportunity.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of industry trends and competitive activity, becoming an expert on high impact areas.
  • Proactively identify strategic opportunity areas, drive elements of project management of key initiatives and independently "manage up" and raise to managers.

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Preferred experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, hedge funds and/or Corporate Strategy; ideally experience in a content strategy role in streaming or media and entertainment.
  • Must be fluent in English and German. Turkish/Polish nice to have.
  • Excellent analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities, with a deep attention to detail
  • Superior ability to synthesize the output from analyses, identify the "so-what," develop early hypotheses, and propose the next line of inquiry.
  • Experience in building executive-level materials, with a keen eye for presentation design, and the ability to distil complex concepts and analyses into clear, easy-to-understand presentations.
  • Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
  • Passion for entertainment, love for content and avid viewer, as well as a passion for staying on top of industry trends while figuring out what the future will look like with a relentless focus on creating and improving consumer value.
  • Collaborative and diplomatic by nature, but also willing to take and defend data- and analysis-backed positions in the ongoing process and dialogue around content selection.
  • The successful candidate must be motivated, disciplined, take initiative and be able to work effectively autonomously.
  • Should be energetic, positive, and resilient with a demonstrated ability to influence, build relationships, and drive projects among cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, constantly changing and deadline driven environment.
  • Deep knowledge of the German content and entertainment industry.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Client-provided location(s): Munich, Germany
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000088169EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)