Creative Associate

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

13d

About The Position

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 Associate is responsible for supporting the Manager overseeing Trading Cards and Collectibles within the Toys team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with Category/Licensee Management and knowledge of the licensing and retail landscape in Trading Cards and Collectibles. The candidate should have experience in building solid relationships with major brand partners, an entrepreneurial spirit, engaged in external and internal partners, and the breadth of skills required to help execute key initiatives & overall growth of Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products Business. This role will be accountable for day-to-day support of key licensee businesses including coordinating internal and external meetings, liaising with internal teams including Finance, Product Development, Franchise Management, and Retail Business Development in order to maximize the licensed Trading Cards and Collectibles business across the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio of brands.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Licensing industry with background in Toys preferred
Basic licensing industry knowledge with intellectual curiosity
Ability to take direction and assist Manager in executing strategic and operational plan
Basic understanding of financial forecasts and budgets
Detail oriented self-starter
Strong collaboration and partnership skills
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively cross-functionally
Effective written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational/leadership and planning skills required
Strong and varied computer software knowledge required (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to create pitch/presentations

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in business or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in management of sub-category initiatives, revenue plan and execution
Supports Manager in preparation of quarterly forecast and annual budget
Assists in managing contracts from inception through execution
Interfaces with internal stakeholders to provide category information in support of key initiatives
Communicates regularly with licensees and act as key point of contact in daily relationship management.