Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. 

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 our worlds 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… 

The story of your career is one more of those great stories, and we want you to write it with us. We’re looking for someone who is ready to do the best work of their careers right here on Max, our global streaming service. From working on the best content and storytelling to being technology trailblazers --- Max offers a career-defining opportunity to work with a world-class team in a highly dynamic environment and industry.  

Your New Role

We are hiring a GSVP, Global Brand Social & Editorial for Max. This leader will be a visionary strategic and creative leader for our Social team within Streaming Marketing, accomplishing nothing less than solidifying Max’s position as the platform where the world’s greatest stories live. This pivotal role requires an individual with a strong passion for storytelling, a keen eye for culture, a deep understanding of brand identity, and a tireless drive for creative excellence. The GSVP, Global Brand Social & Editorial will spearhead the development of impactful brand social strategies and editorial campaigns that effectively elevate and differentiate Max in the marketplace, drive deep cultural resonance at scale with diverse audiences worldwide, and ultimately shape the global narrative of our brand.  Primarily, the leader will: 

• Drive the global social media vision for Max, developing strategies that align with Max’s brand goals and growth ambitions. Set the tone for social content and engagement across all platforms, ensuring brand consistency while adapting for regional differences. 

• Partner closely with the Creative and Marketing Strategy teams on the development and execution of a holistic brand strategy and overall vision for the brand that comes to life across all consumer touchpoints. 

• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the CMO and other senior executives on all matters related to brand, social media strategy and its integration with overall business and marketing goals. Influence high-level decision-making through data-driven insights and creative foresight. 

• Lead the ideation, development, and implementation of innovative, high-impact global social campaigns that elevate the brand. Collaborate closely with the Creative and Marketing Strategy teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and execution across all creative formats.   

• Build the global social media footprint of Max with a focus on increasing brand resonance across international markets. Champion a global-local balance, ensuring that global campaigns can be effectively localized to meet cultural and market-specific needs. 

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of social media strategists, creatives, and regional heads. Cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning by modeling our guiding principles and setting the people strategy for the function. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key platform partners (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, etc.), ensuring opportunities for early access to new features, tools, and insights. Spearhead the brand’s entry into emerging platforms and technologies to maintain cutting-edge relevance. 

• Oversee the creation of compelling, culturally relevant brand social content that strengthens audience engagement and loyalty. Leverage storytelling to enhance the emotional connection between our global audience and our content. 

• Define key metrics for social success globally. Build a robust reporting framework that provides clear insights into social performance, campaign impact, audience growth, and ROI. Use data to continuously refine strategy and optimize content performance. 

• Establish protocols for social media risk and reputation management, ensuring the brand is protected during potential crises or sensitive cultural moments. 

• Work closely with content, creative, brand, product, PR, and media teams to ensure social strategies support business objectives, content releases, and user engagement goals. Align with internal teams to support all global marketing initiatives and launches. 

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of social media, digital marketing, or related experience, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership capacity, driving global strategies for multinational brands. A proven track record of owning large-scale social ecosystems with a focus on both brand and performance. 

• Extensive experience in the entertainment, streaming, or media industries with a deep understanding of the global content and digital landscape. Experience navigating the complexities of launching campaigns across diverse regions. 

• Exceptional ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking, translating brand goals into groundbreaking social strategies. A forward-looking mindset to identify industry shifts and maintain the brand’s competitive edge. 

• Proven experience working with C-suite executives and managing relationships with senior stakeholders across global functions. Ability to influence key decisions at the highest level. 

• Deep experience working across multiple international markets, with a nuanced understanding of regional social media usage, cultural trends, and content consumption behaviors. 

• Strong command of data analytics and measurement frameworks. Ability to translate performance metrics into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. 

• A visionary with a keen eye for design, content creation, and storytelling, ensuring that Max’s social media presence consistently delivers best-in-class experiences. 

• Skilled at managing high-pressure situations and handling public relations crises with agility, professionalism, and brand sensitivity. 

• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, constantly seeking out ways to innovate and disrupt in the social media space. 

• Highly accomplished leadership ability towards achieving the highest standards of team performance including attracting and developing diverse talent and delivering break-through team results. 

• Passion for entertainment and a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends in the streaming industry 

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. 

The Legal Bits… 

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, 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].