VP, Content Strategy - WB Animation

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Your New Role…

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.

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