Director, Global Long Form Planning

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Global Long Form Planning will partner with Streaming & Network programming and scheduling teams to create and maintain a global content pipeline plan for long-form content. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to build a tactical framework, proactively plan content pipelines, partner with GCO CoEs, define SLAs, align on content strategy and business requirements, manage global master and tech specs, and manage Long Form Customization budgets. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in the media industry, and strong project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite is required; Airtable and Smartsheet are desirable.
Must have:
  • 10+ years media industry experience
  • Content planning expertise
  • Strong project management skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
Good to have:
  • Airtable proficiency
  • Smartsheet proficiency
Perks:
  • Thoughtfully curated benefits
  • Tools for professional growth
  • Supportive and celebratory work environment
  • Health insurance
  • Employee wellness program
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays and sick time

Job Details

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:

This Director, Global Long Form Planning role will partner with Streaming & Network programming and scheduling teams, including regional Content Management teams to create, maintain and optimize an updated prioritized Global Content pipeline plan for long form content that generates operational and distribution availability demand signals.

In partnership with the regional Content Management teams, align on the strategic approach to content identified for global D&D, raise associated content requirement demand signals with the respective Global Content Operations (GCO) CoE’s, and co-ordinate all key touchpoints to ensure on time & successful global day and date deliveries.

Work closely with teams to define and adhere to SLAs, maximize workflow efficiencies, and supervise the successful delivery of Platinum title Long Form content for our major markets; US, Canada, LATAM, EMEA and APAC.

Your Role Accountabilities:

  • Global Long Form Content Pipeline Framework
    • In collaboration with various cross-functional teams (P&S, GCO & MSC), create, implement and maintain a tactical global content pipeline framework for Long Form content that will meet the strategic needs of this function in the short term.
    • Partner with GCO & MSC to create, implement and maintain an effective and efficient global Long Form content pipeline framework, workflows and processes that will support sustainable, functional and scalable Long Form content pipeline activities, such as content prioritization, regional requirements, technical specifications, priority, and associated content customization budget management (planning, forecast and actual).
  • Proactive Long Form Content Pipeline Planning
    • Partner with Global and Regional Streaming and Network programming & scheduling teams, including regional Content Management teams to maintain an up-to-date prioritized Global Content Pipeline plan for Long Form content that generates operational localization and distribution availability demand signals for GCO CoE and GCM teams as far in advance as possible (from production greenlight). 
    • In partnership with the regional Content Management teams, obtain global view of regional Streaming and Network Long Form content plans, priorities and requirements
  • GCO Center of Excellence (CoE) Partnerships
    • Based on Streaming and Network programming priorities, partner with the relevant GCO Center of Excellence (CoE’s) functions
    • Define and document SLAs for end-to-end workflows to be able to measure success.
  • Content Strategy & Business Requirement Alignment
    • Engaging with Content Strategy, Planning and Scheduling to align on and plan for platform schedule dates and agreed publication strategy and business requirements based on production and readiness dates and agreed/contracted deliverables.
  • Global Master & Tech Spec Requirements
    • In collaboration with global Streaming & Network partners and respective CoE’s, provide guidance to the business as it relates to global masters and required technical quality (4k/UHD etc.) for pipeline content.
    • Align per brand and respective CoE’s and production partners to confirm content delivery plans, readiness dates and focus on high priority titles.
  • Long Form Content Customization Budget Management
    • Based on the Global and Regional Long Form Content Pipeline plans and associated content requirements (volume, customization requirements and associated costs), partner with Production Forecast & Analysis, regional Content Management, Finance and GCO CoE’s to ensure accurate Long Form Customization budget planning. 

Qualifications & Requirements

  • BS degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • 10 years of professional media industry experience
  • Experience within content planning, post-production, production finance and/or project management disciplines
  • Strong cross-functional, organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams

The Nice to Haves

  • Tool proficiency: Airtable, Smartsheet

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   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 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: $0.00 - $0.00 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.

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