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Manager, Pay TV Programming (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Manager, Pay TV Programming (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Sydney, Australia

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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The Role:

This role will work with the entire ANZ Programming teams to execute the content strategy, with a specific focus on the management of the Pay TV team delivering output currently across Foxtel, Fetch, Sky NZ and our MAX team ensuring we are creating maximum reach and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor the Pay TV Content team to plan the Pay portfolio of channels, with a focus on executing commercially successful schedules and recommending plans that deliver to the content strategy and ratings and share targets.


  • Content lead for our Pay TV Channels, owning the relationship with the US Programming team.


  • Execute and oversee the content vision across Pay TV channels by developing commercially friendly schedules that deliver to rating and share targets whilst monitoring channel health.


  • Work closely with the MAX team to ensure our contractual obligations are being adhered to.


  • Work with the wider WBD ANZ Programming teams to ensure we are appropriately sharing and maximising our Discovery catalogue across all channels and platforms.


  • Provide guidance to the marketing, media planning and creative teams to facilitate the best possible outcome from their activity in relation to our Pay channels.


  • Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability for our Pay Channels and platforms (eg VOD).


  • Work with Broadcast Standards to review and assess acquired and internal content for compliance to adhere to internal and external (i.e. regulatory) standards.


  • Where necessary collaborate and support any wider ANZ Content team initiatives.


  • Ad hoc project work and duties as required.

Qualities & Experience:

  • Management experience (preferred but not essential)


  • Dynamic personality, adaptable, a high degree of professionalism


  • A collaborator, who enjoys working in a team and has the confidence to work with international colleagues across different markets and time-zones


  • Independent thinker with a strategic mindset. Able to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.


  • Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment.


  • Strong presentation skills, able readily and easily to address a diverse range of audiences including internal colleagues and external partners.


  • Minimum 6 years television experience in programming, evaluating, acquiring and scheduling programming.


  • Exceptional knowledge of programming, audience and revenue drivers across multiple genres in the ANZ market


  • Understanding and experience in delivering content propositions to multiple audience segments across content platforms - ability to understand user behaviours and how best to serve viewers no matter where and how they watch.

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.

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): St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000090018EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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)