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.

Your New Role...

The VP of Music collaborates with the SVP to develop business and departmental strategies aimed at optimizing the impact of WBTV music on productions by leveraging project management best practices and streamlined efficiencies. The VP will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day music operations for WBTV productions by managing various departmental functions, including contracts, unions/guilds, accounting, and creative aspects. The VP will help direct the WBTV Music team to deliver innovative solutions at the best value for all music deliverables while fostering the professional development of the team members. In addition, the VP role includes the day-to-day oversight of third-party partner relationships and external vendors to ensure alignment and compliance with WBTV standards and objectives.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Provides creative management for WBTV produced television series, MFTs, and mini-series and new media content from a creative, budgetary, and logistical standpoint. Services all interdivisional creative needs for productions, publicity, marketing, merchandising, home entertainment, as well as such needs pertaining to outside partners including networks and co-production studios.

Oversees the day-to-day of the Music contract’s function. Keeps the SVP, Head of Music updated on deal status, as well as escalates issues/concerns as needed.

Oversees the day-to-day of the Music union/guild and accounting function.  Keeps the SVP, Head of Music updated with union/guild changes and status of payments, as well as escalates issues/concerns as needed.

Oversees the day-to-day of the Music creative function. Keeps the SVP, Head of Music updated on production status, as well as escalates issues/concerns as needed.

Provides leadership and professional development to music team direct reports as well as management guidance to skip-level reports. This includes daily oversight of projects, clarification of roles and expectations, professional goal setting, and maturing processes and procedures within the department.

Creates, pitches, and develops strategic ideas for the business as it relates to music and department to the SVP, Head of Music. If approved, works to implement, and see through to completion.

Creates efficiencies across the department and projects through auditing existing systems, researching alternatives, and implementing new approaches, technologies, or strategies, as approved by the SVP.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

10+ years in film or TV production required8+ years in leadership position requiredPrevious studio experience requiredExperience with contract negotiations requiredExperience with executives, talent, and representativesExperience leading both creative and business teamsExperience in budgeting including accurately estimating, creating, and revising

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor’s degree required

Knowledge/Skills

A forward thinkerPossess business acumenAble to handle confidential informationAble to work simultaneously on multiple projects with creative, budgetary, and legal considerationsDiverse musical and television knowledge with an appetite to stay engaged and informed on all media trends Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to convey and receive detailed, complex information accurately and efficientlyExcellent project management and organizational skills with experience optimizing processes and procedures and developing best practicesAbility to oversee team members through project status, milestone reports, address issues in the moment, and triage concerns to SVP when necessaryAbility to provide thoughtful professional development to team members to expand their skills and capabilitiesExemplify professional demeanor and ability to develop and maintain relationships with producers, executives, music publishers, labels, various music rights holders, composers, agents, publicists, lawyers, and other film/tv music industry professionalsLiteracy in production paperwork (e.g., scripts, call sheets, production reports)Knowledge of AFM and SAG regulations and rates Ability to serve as liaison with internal departments including Business Affairs, Licensing, HR, Marketing, and othersAbility to work with minimal supervision, set own priorities and deadlinesAbility to multi-task, meet deadlines under pressure, while remaining professional and inspiring positive morale in the team through patient, thoughtful leadership Experience in budgeting and estimating, addressing overages, and resolving issuesWillingness to attend music film/tv industry events as WBTV representative for relationship-building and industry researchAbility to develop creative strategic initiatives from WBTV music in-house and 3rd party partners to add value for WBTV productions (e.g., events, soundtracks, resources)A passion for effective problem-solving and value-driven decision-makingFamiliarity with all elements of production (pre, post, scoring, licensing, contracts)Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Extra, Outlook, and Cleartrack

Other Requirements

3 days a week in the office/Hybrid

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 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: $140,000.00 - $260,000.00 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.

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.