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.

General Summary:

Assume full responsibility, with the Director of Animation Production, for any production issues arising in connection with Warner's local animation production for Warner Bros. Japan

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with business units for business operations based on production plansSourcing materials of original works for anime adaptationDetermine which original works will be a hit in animationRequest and negotiate with publishers of original works for permission to animateApproval coordination of animation for publishers, animation studios and related partiesStaffing of main staff such as directors, character designers, musicians, sound directors, voice actors, etc.Supervision of scripts and storyboardsAttendance of master material production and production of deliverablesSupervision of team membersFormation and operation of the Animation Production CommitteePlanning and selecting animation studios in accordance with the organization and business strategyManage the production schedule of animation studioExecution of animation production in line with the organization and business strategyImplementation of marketing activities including PR in line with the organization and business strategyBudget management and budgetary responsibility for animation productionProposal and green light work for planning of animation productionPlanning and identifying animation studios in line with the organization and business strategyFull understanding of the business and plan/implement annual operations independently

Experience required:

Good understanding of the production process in an animation studio for quality controlExperience in planning and implementing marketing plansMinimum 3+ years related experience in animation production

Competencies we are looking for:

Good knowledge of animation productionsUnderstanding of market user needsAbility to take responsibility for profit on each productionAbility to determine appropriate studio and main staff for animation production

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, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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