Analyst, Business Planning & 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.

The Distribution Business Planning & Strategy team is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to drive subscription volume and revenue for Warner Brothers Discovery’s Distribution business, focusing on Global App Platforms, Channels, MVPD, Virtual MVPD, and FAST distributors across Max, Cinemax, Discovery+, the Basic Networks, and more.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports team in developing overarching Max subscription, activation, and engagement strategies for Distribution, in collaboration with full Distribution team and other WBD stakeholders. Organizes into a cohesive story in support of the annual Distribution Business Plan.
• Supports team in modeling and communicating subscriber goals (in partnership with Finance teams) and activation/engagement goals.
• Pulls and interprets data/reporting metrics via Looker, excel, and other tools. Develops and communicates additional reporting needs to the Analytics & Insights teams.
• Supports creation of and updates to various internal team documents, including trackers (subscriber reporting, offer performance, competitive info, etc.) and performance decks.
• Works with Partner Mgmt to confirm accuracy of data for external decks (e.g., QBRs).
• Works with Analytics & Insights team to request & develop necessary ad-hoc statistical analyses to support business strategies, marketing plans, and product roadmap prioritization.
• Upholds a ‘test and learn’ approach for all new portfolio initiatives by evaluating performance after execution of each initiative to optimize go-forward strategy. Leverages disparate sources of information to do so, including quantitative analyses from the Analytics & Insights team as well as other factors that influence performance (marketing/merchandising, partner relationships, etc.).
• Takes on project management role in supporting execution of distribution and streaming initiatives, including ongoing coordination across various teams.
• Knowledgeable on competitive trends within OTT space (new launches, competitor promotions, etc.), and translates to WBD as applicable. Compiles and reports out findings/recommendations.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with internal stakeholders. Facilitates the constant flow of information between teams that is critical to the day-to-day business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Analytical and motivated. Comfort with ambiguity and quickly changing priorities (required)
• Expertise with Excel & PowerPoint (required). Prior experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A naturally strong collaborator (required)
• Strong organizational & time management skills (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.

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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 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 sick time and vacation.