VP, Studio Business Operations

This is a Full Time Job

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Warner Bros. Animation is seeking a VP, Studio Business Operations to oversee business operations, strategy, and process management for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. The role involves financial modeling, strategic planning, and leadership across studio operations.

• Years of Experience Required: 8+ Years [96+ Months], Experience Required
• Salary: $166,600 - $309,400 per year
• Required Experience: Experience in finance, management consulting, corporate development, preferably in media
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in animation or television production, MBA or relevant graduate degree
• Workplace Requirements: Location: Burbank, CA | Hybrid
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Required), MBA or other relevant graduate degree (Preferred)
• Hard Skills Required: Strategic insight, financial modeling, business plan preparation, project management, leadership skills
• Soft Skills Required: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build consensus, organizational skills, problem-solving, excellent communication skills

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Full Posting

Company: Warner Bros. Animation
Job Title: VP, Studio Business Operations
Location: Burbank, California (Hybrid)
Requisition #: R000085297

Description:
Warner Bros. Animation is looking for a Vice President of Studio Business Operations to lead and oversee business operations, strategy, and process management for Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. The VP will work closely with cross-functional teams, such as Production, Finance, Business Affairs, and HR, and will manage the operational aspects of the studios to meet business goals.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and assist with funding and distribution models for content across multiple platforms and territories.
• Create business update decks, long-range planning materials, and strategies for studio growth.
• Coordinate with senior executives across Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) divisions on content development and production strategies.
• Oversee studio operations across three production labels and manage scalable processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with production, finance, and estimating teams to develop budgets, schedules, and greenlight plans.
• Manage the development of studio and production policies and coordinate with relevant departments, such as legal and production.
• Supervise studio operations, facilities, and production technology, including studio capital expenditures.

Qualifications:
• Experience Required: 8+ years of experience in media, with a background in finance, management consulting, or corporate development [96+ Months].
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Required), MBA or other relevant graduate degree (Preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic insights and manage multiple simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong quantitative modeling skills, organizational skills, and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting business plans and strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Salary:
$166,600 - $309,400 per year, with additional rewards such as annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

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