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.

WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.

The Job

The Director, IP Integration Management will report to and support the VP Business Development & Licensing in managing and scaling WBIE’s largest IP integration partners. Licensing of WBD IP to other game publisher is an important pillar of WB Games’ growth strategy and this Director will be on the front lines, working directly with the biggest partners to provide creative guidance in identifying new integration opportunities as well as obtaining and facilitating asset delivery and brand reviews/approvals, and ultimately scaling revenues.

As the principle interface with our licensed integration partners (ie. Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and others), the Director will be responsible for day-to-day management and execution of these integrations to ensure that all activations meet the WBD’s quality and brand standards, working closely with internal stakeholders (including other divisions such as theatrical, animation and DC), and providing visibility to WBIE Sr. management and other necessary execs.

In addition, the Director will manage partner QBRs, reporting back to WBIE Sr. Management on the success, challenges and opportunities as well as generating a detailed plan for scaling WBIE’s revenues via such partners. The Director will also be responsible for working with WB Games’ brand teams to leverage IP integrations to generate promotional opportunities for games published by WB Games, when appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have experience in licensee management (ideally with our current integration partners) and a strong understanding of game development.. She/he should have experience working with IP and creative stakeholders. The ideal candidate should also have a deep understanding of the product strategy and business models of the top platform partners in the industry. Finally, inter-personal skills are crucial to growing this area of the business so it will be key to establish trusted relationships with franchise teams and IP stakeholders across WBD.

The Daily

• Coordinate reference/asset delivery and approvals for all integrations. This includes coordinating with IP stakeholders (ex. DC, HBO, Theatrical) as well as working through rights and talent clearance, for both the production and marketing pipelines to sure integrations meet all creative and brand quality standards.

• Work collaboratively across the studio (including with internal WB Games sr mgmt. and WBD IP Stakeholders) to identify and provide visibility to potential integration opportunities.

• Work with WB Games on potential cross promotional partnerships between specific games and licensee platforms. Work closely with WB Brand and WB Technology on creative new innovative programs to drive both revenue and awareness

• Provide strategic management of partners: Monitor performance of integrations and provide strategic management of partners including managing QBRs and creating plans/reports for internal reporting. Leverage learnings to benefit the entire organization.

• Develop best-in-class integration roadmaps and ensure clear communication across applicable stakeholders and coordinated launch windows across WB Games (via Franchise PD leadership) and throughout the studio.

• Create innovative marketing opportunities for WB Games’ games on the integration partners’ platforms, working closely with WB Games marketing teams.

The Essentials

• 10+ years of relevant experience; video game licensing / business development/project management experience paired with strong knowledge and sensibilities around game development and marketing
• Prior experience working with key licensee platforms like Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft
• Experience with coordinating multiple high level projects at once
• Experieince working with established brands/IP/talent and/or working at a film studio/entertainment company
• Experience building strategic frameworks for reviewing business performance
• BA/BS required
• Understanding of video game industry and the different trends/business models of key partners
• Executive-level communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a trained eye to review production and marketing assests
• Ability to use data to identify IP-integration opportunities
• Skill to navigate environment to manage multiple stakeholders

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: $149,800.00 - $278,200.00 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.