Senior, Business Analyst
Warner Bros. Discovery
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 Senior Business Analyst will assist the team as well as key stakeholders across various tasks related to multiple applications and business processes including improving business processes and aligning key metrics.
OPERATIONS
Assist project team, key stakeholders, and management to prioritize business requirements and develop and maintain detailed project plans using standard tools
Help determine resource roles needed and work with management to secure project team members
Effectively assist in leading by influence and work in a matrix/cross functional (BU Champions)
Assist in establishing and coordinating the project plan for migration of the project into production
Assist with developing and defining new and improved workflow and initiatives
Help provide training and training materials for new processes
Work with key stakeholders to define and document communication plan
Assist management with special assignments, such as evaluating vendors, gathering/evaluating consultant proposals, or other responsibilities as requested
STRATEGY
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand team needs and dependencies to better align business processes
Assist in developing and executing a methodology to evaluate, prioritize and monitor the success of the business processes
Accurately and clearly articulate strategic issues and provide relevant, logical options for solving them
Create comprehensive and meaningful strategy presentations for senior executives
Ability to build a framework and drive development through dynamic business intelligence tools and dashboards for use in ongoing business planning and goal measurement through KPIs
ANALYTICS
Develop comprehensive performance analysis of business processes and review ways of improvement
Actively participate in stakeholder meetings with the goal of understanding all major projects and initiatives planned
The Essentials
BS/BA degree required
Fluency in English – written and spoken
4+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
A passion for accuracy and translating insights into a compelling narrative; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture
Excellent written and verbal communication
Superb relationship building skills
Work collaboratively w/small teams
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
The Nice to Haves
Master’s Degree
1+ years of post-Master’s experience in a related field (entertainment or entertainment)
Knowledge of and passion for media, entertainment, and technology industries (including key players, growth trends and drivers, new media models, industry structure, etc.)
Basic understanding of the foundational technology components an organization relies on (Active Directory, Networking, Messaging, etc.)
Experience working in a national or global company
Comfortable in working in highly iterative and somewhat unstructured environment
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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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, union status, 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.