Channel Manager WBD Kids Channel

Note: This is a 1-year fixed-term contract position on the payroll of Warner Bros. Discovery. Kindly apply only if you are comfortable with this arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Content Strategy

- Plan and manage quarterly/monthly content calendars in line with channel priorities and key business objectives.
- Prepare and present programming updates, performance reviews and content plans to internal stakeholders.
- Work closely with the dubbing team to ensure the best possible viewer experience & quality
- Drive programming and scheduling strategies to improve channel engagement through premieres, weekly stunts, segment planning and break pattern planning.
- Ensure optimum use of library through curation
- Support acquisition and evaluation of third-party Kids titles
- Explore future growth opportunities for the Kids business by leveraging global + local WBD Kids IPs.

Data Analysis, Insights & Reporting

- Use BARC data for weekly performance reviews and make programming changes where needed.
- Track competition and market trends across the Kids entertainment space to identify opportunities and gaps.
- Management reports & presentations
- Share audience insights and consumer learnings to support development of homegrown IPs (local productions)
- Work closely with research and analytics to better understand what resonates with the audience.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Team Management

- Work closely with internal teams on launch plans and promotional strategies for key shows and stunts.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Distribution, PR and OAP teams to align programming plans with overall business priorities.
- Support the content licensing team in syndicating Kids India Originals across platforms and markets.




- Social Media & Digital Support- Support the social media monetization team with Kids content to help grow engagement and monetization

- Support the Distribution team with new Kids propositions across VAS and QUICK platforms.

Key Requirements & Essentials:

- 8 12 years of experience in content programming, channel management, content strategy, or media planning within the television, streaming, or entertainment industry.
- Strong understanding of the Kids entertainment landscape, audience behavior, content trends, and competitive dynamics.
- Proven experience in content scheduling, programming strategy, and driving audience engagement through content curation and channel planning.
- Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience using BARC data and audience measurement tools to derive insights and inform programming decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to translate audience insights into actionable content and programming strategies.
- Experience working with acquisitions, content evaluation, and library management is preferred.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities across linear, digital, VAS, and FAST platforms.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Content, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Research, PR, OAP, and Digital teams.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong presentation, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Passion for Kids content and storytelling, with a deep understanding of global and local Kids IPs.
- Prior people management experience and the ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams will be an advantage

Shift Timings: 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM IST

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📌 Manager, Programming and Scheduling, Kids (Mumbai)
🏢 Warner Bros. Discovery
📍 Mumbai