Group Vice President, Head of Channels, Nordic

3 months ago

København, Denmark 642 Discovery Nw Sweden AB Full time

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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.

The Group Vice President, Head of Channels, Nordic is responsible for setting and implementing the strategic direction & goals, and leading the programming & planning operations, of the local Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) linear channel portfolios in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nordic and part of the Nordic leadership team, the Group Vice President, Head of Channels has specific responsibility for:

The development and implementation of the content & investment strategy

The performance and development of the linear channel portfolios

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain an ambitious vision and long-range plan for the Nordic channel portfolio at both regional and local level, with specific responsibility for identifying tactical opportunities, implementing strategic recommendations, setting and delivering against KPIs

Lead & develop the programme planning and media planning teams, clearly defining their priorities and KPIs

Lead the programming strategy and define the Networks content requirements to deliver performance (ad revenue) and cost requirements. Manage schedules and investments to budget, adapting as necessary in short to long-term

Lead the development and implementation of the Networks content strategy for the region, and partner with streaming content strategy & analysis in development of the Nordic streaming content strategy. Specifically lead the local understanding of the value generated by content investments and develop the optimum investment strategy to generate maximum value for the Networks business:

1. Partner with the content lead to develop content production slates and schedules which are brand, consumer and data led, and which drive viewer engagement and viewing

2. Work with stakeholders in local teams in the identification and acquisition of content to drive performance of channel schedules and portfolios; specifically including and prioritizing licensing opportunities from the Warner library

Lead the operation of the PIC process for the region, including internal pre-PIC processes with the Nordic senior team, and partner with local and central teams to revise and improve the process for content investment approval and KPIs

Partner with key stakeholders to review and define the ongoing positioning and role of channels with local portfolios, including clearly defining the number, scope and value of secondary channels within markets

Partner with key stakeholders in advertising sales and distribution to optimise the performance and value of the channel portfolios to generate advertising inventory and in preparation for affiliate deals

Develop a strong working relationship with key streaming leadership teams to understand and compliment the streaming content strategy locally, and to identify windowing and scheduling opportunities which benefit both business functions

Build and maintain relationships with channel & network heads around the global business to share insights & learnings, and to identify content sharing and\or windowing opportunities. Lead local Network focused projects for the business

Your Experience

Extensive relevant experience in a programming / content strategy / channel management role

Solid knowledge of the Nordic market and demonstrated experience dealing with complex matters in the region

Analytical mindset and robust financial understanding, with extensive experience in a strategy focused role

Excellent stakeholder management experience and the ability to partner closely with senior executives

Excellent communication skills

Experience working within an international environment is preferred, with a global mindset approach

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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