Sr. Manager, International Research
Warner Bros. Discovery
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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.
Your New Role:
The International Research Senior Manager will serve as the strategic point person for global licensing strategy. Working with sales & marketing teams across territories, this person will execute custom insights, presentations, and performance & trend tracking to support sales initiatives and multi-territory deals. This role is expected to build strong expertise around the nuances of global linear & streaming platforms, client acquisition needs, and international consumer preferences.
Your Role Accountabilities:
• Owns the management of all international research requests and global content performance needs.
• Utilizes international linear & streaming audience measurement tools to extract key performance insights supporting the growth of licensing revenue.
• Crafts sales presentations in support of key global deals.
• Compiles annual “Need-to-Know” Country Overview reports to inform and educate global sales team.
• Manages primary research studies (quantitative and qualitative) in international markets to uncover audience behaviors and emerging trends.
• Provides additional research expertise in the unscripted landscape and social media + short form.
Qualifications & Experience:
• 5-7 years of experience in research, analytics, or related field within media or entertainment.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Statistics or related fields.
• Experience with audience measurement tools, preferably international tracking tools like ITVR, Digital-I, Ampere, 3Vision
• Strong knowledge of global streaming/linear and social media landscapes
• Proficiency in data visualization
• Excellent analytical, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Experience executing primary research (including survey design, fieldwork, data analysis)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in a foreign language is a plus such as Spanish, French, German, etc.
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
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, 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 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.
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: $105,280.00 - $195,520.00 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.