Vice President, Business Affairs

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

• Negotiates acquisitions and sales of intellectual property, network licensing arrangements, promotional/commercial tie-in agreements, reviews show credits, and screens TV episodes.

• Negotiates above the line talent deals for actors, writers, directors, producers, consultants, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepares various management related status reports.
• Negotiates the terms and conditions of various agreements, licensing arrangements, leases, negative pick-ups and co-production agreements, etc.
• Negotiates the terms and conditions for the acquisition and/or license of material, (e.g., literary/book rights, formats, tv rights to feature property).
• Drafts letter, deal memos and agreements.
• Approves payments when due.
• Assists in developing and administering budgets.
• Interacts with producers/showrunner on current series along with other Warner Bros. Current, Legal and Production personnel

Work Experience

Previous studio television and Business Affairs experience highly desirable.

BA/BS Law Degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills

Typing: 70 wpm

Knowledge of Windows, Excel, and Microsoft Word required.

Knowledge of report and letter format.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 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.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $197,050.00 - $365,950.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

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 with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].