Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring : Business Analyst, Motion Pictures Monetization

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…

WBD Monetization Technology team is looking for a Business Analyst with excellent problem solving, business process analysis, functional design, and client relationship skills to be a member of a world class technology team, delivering and supporting solutions for the Motion Pictures division.

The Business Analyst, Motion Pictures Monetization, will work with Product teams and will contribute to solving business problems by identifying and gathering business needs and requirements, designing & evaluating solutions and help in their implementation.

The resource will contribute to providing operational support and ensure quality of the solution delivery across our monetization solutions portfolio. Requires knowledge of & experience with traditional Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies as well as hands on experience in business process analysis and documentation techniques, functional design thinking and communication (verbal and written), and client relationship skills. Knowledge of the Theatrical Marketing & Distribution business and experience with the Media and Entertainment industry are a plus.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Business Relationship : You are the trusted technology partner for multiple Motion Pictures stakeholders. You act as translator / communicator to them and various internal and external technology and development teams.

Product Team Member : You will regularly participate in technology initiatives, where you will be required to wear one or more hats : Facilitate – Business requirements elicitation and documentation, Solutions analysis and design, QA, Change Management and End User Training and adoption.

Technical Member : You are not a developer, but you are a contributor for some technical obligations of the applications / systems / products you are assigned and will support the engineering and other technical teams to quickly resolve issues.

Qualifications & Experiences…

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required in Information Systems or related field.

College coursework or working experience in two or more of the following areas : Business Administration / Operations, Business Information Systems, Computer Science / Software Engineering

High degree of drive and curiosity to learn day-to-day business operations with view on process improvements & optimization and solution orientation.

High Proficiency writer : Able to create accurate, organized, concise, and directive software development artifacts (Business Requirements, Functional Specification, Process Flows, User Experience flows, mind maps, User Stories, etc.) that are understandable by both business experts and software developers. Participate in the review process of these artifacts.

Able to create / contribute to creative documents / decks (Project Proposals, Technology Recommendations, User Guides, etc.) that tell a compelling, persuasive story that drives key decision-makers to a clear conclusion with both language and visuals.

High Proficiency with the following tools : Excel (pivots, macros, formulas, etc.), Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Miro, SharePoint / Teams Sites (or similar cloud productivity tools)

Understanding of software design, architecture, and development including : Software Development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, etc), Systems and Data Architecture , Systems Integration

An understanding or interest in the entertainment industry including : Film / Theatrical distribution and release process, Campaign-based marketing, Creative asset workflows

Not Required but preferred experience :

3 years of prior experience as a Business Analyst on any sized project

3 years of prior experience working in Theatrical Distribution or a Media & Entertainment company

Previous work experience with : Business process analysis and functional design, Business process reengineering, Technology assessment and application, Process, System, and Functional documentation, Financial / Managerial Accounting and reporting processes, Project Management practices and tools, Information and Security practices and standards, Testing methodologies and automation

Technical experience / skills in : Figma, Sketch, or other UX / UI design tools, Agile tools such as JIRA, Data designing and modeling / SQL

Soft Skills :

Be Curious — You always want to learn more about anything put in front of you.

Always Learning / Always Growing — Ask questions, research on your own, and take advantage of training opportunities whenever available to build and grow your skillset based on the needs of the business.

Own It — Take proactive ownership and responsibility for your systems and drive tasks to conclusion, shepherding resources as needed.

Analytical Thinking — Find ways to make things as clear as possible for decision-makers using numbers, and concrete examples.

Communication — Clear, proactive verbal and written communication to keep everyone on the same page.

Collaboration — Leverage and include business users, consultants, vendors, etc. to get tasks done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Design Thinking — Design technology, processes, and services based on what you know the business needs, even if they cannot articulate it.

Data Analysis — Maximize the value of the data we generate to help the business meet their goals.

Interested in Getting More Technical — You may not want to be a software engineer, but you are excited to build technical skills to make you a better Solutions Analyst.

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 : $75,180.00 – $139,620.00 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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