Vice President, Music Job at Warner Bros. Discovery in Burbank

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Your New Role...

The VP of Music collaborates with the SVP to develop business and departmental strategies aimed at optimizing the impact of WBTV music on productions by leveraging project management best practices and streamlined efficiencies. The VP will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day music operations for WBTV productions by managing various departmental functions, including contracts, unions/guilds, accounting, and creative aspects.

Your Role Accountabilities...

1. Provides creative management for WBTV produced television series, MFTs, and mini-series from a creative, budgetary, and logistical standpoint.
2. Oversees the day-to-day of the Music contract’s function, keeping the SVP updated on deal status and escalating issues as needed.
3. Oversees the day-to-day of the Music union/guild and accounting function, keeping the SVP updated with changes and payments.
4. Oversees the day-to-day of the Music creative function, keeping the SVP updated on production status.
5. Provides leadership and professional development to music team direct reports as well as management guidance to skip-level reports.
6. Creates, pitches, and develops strategic ideas for the business as it relates to music and department to the SVP.
7. Creates efficiencies across the department and projects through auditing existing systems and implementing new approaches.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

• 10+ years in film or TV production required
• 8+ years in leadership position required
• Previous studio experience required
• Experience with contract negotiations required
• Experience with executives, talent, and representatives
• Experience leading both creative and business teams
• Experience in budgeting including accurately estimating, creating, and revising

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

Bachelor’s degree required

Knowledge/Skills

• A forward thinker
• Possess business acumen
• Able to handle confidential information
• Able to work simultaneously on multiple projects with creative, budgetary, and legal considerations
• Diverse musical and television knowledge with an appetite to stay engaged and informed on all media trends
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to oversee team members through project status and address issues
• Ability to provide thoughtful professional development to team members
• Exemplify professional demeanor and ability to develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals
• Literacy in production paperwork
• Knowledge of AFM and SAG regulations and rates
• Ability to serve as liaison with internal departments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience in budgeting and estimating
• Willingness to attend music film/tv industry events
• Ability to develop creative strategic initiatives
• A passion for effective problem-solving
• Familiarity with all elements of production
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Extra, Outlook, and Cleartrack

Other Requirements

3 days a week in the office/Hybrid

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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. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $260,000.00 salary per year.