Manager, Global Themed Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Implements and executes strategies for long-term growth in the Global Themed Entertainment (GTE) category .

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBurbank • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,600 - $140,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implements and executes strategies for long-term growth in the Global Themed Entertainment (GTE) category
Primarily focused on the Gaming category (wager based) with support of overall GTE development and management
Manages specific licensing activities for Gaming with responsibility for potential business growth opportunities
Evangelizes GTE/Gaming strategy and goals
Supports both short-term and long-term GTE/Gaming strategies in order to maximize revenue and brand exposure
Utilizing industry knowledge, determines appropriate business opportunities based on licensee experience, market share, creative ability, financial proposal, speed to market and overall fit within GTE/Gaming portfolio of themed experiences
Focuses on managing and growing Gaming portfolio brands by staying abreast on industry trends
Manages all aspects of assigned GTE/Gaming accounts from pitching properties to servicing the day-to-day business needs of licensees

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of previous category management experience
Experience or familiarity with the gaming industry is a plus
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
Strong willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges with a proactive mindset
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and approach problems with “outside‑the‑box” solutions
Knowledge of the licensing industry is a plus; familiarity with Warner Bros. Discovery IP preferred
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver sales presentations and communicate effectively with clients, licensees, and management to determine needs and solve problems
Ability to communicate professionally, confidently, and tactfully with senior management and all levels of personnel
Self‑starter with the confidence to take initiative and work independently under time constraints
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines while managing competing priorities
Must be able to lift 20+ lbs
Must be able to travel when necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementlicensingbusiness growth strategiesmarket analysissales presentationscreative problem solvingportfolio managementfinancial proposal evaluationbrand exposure strategiesgaming industry knowledge

Soft Skills

proactive mindsetstrong communication skillsorganizational skillsability to prioritizeindependent workability to work under pressuretime managementconfidencetactful communicationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree