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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 storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers 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.
Your New Role
The VP, International Government Affairs & Public Policy will serve as a senior leader within the Government Affairs team, responsible for driving UK-based government affairs while overseeing international direct reports across EMEA (excluding the UK), APAC and LATAM.
Reporting to the Head of Government Affairs, this role plays a critical part in shaping Warner Bros.’ global public policy and advocacy strategy outside the United States. The VP will develop and execute comprehensive initiatives to mitigate regulatory risk, influence policy outcomes and advance the company’s business priorities and reputation. You will collaborate closely with legal, communications and business unit partners, manage external consultants in the UK and guide international external support alongside a lean global team.
This position offers a strategic opportunity to step into global policy leadership within a highly visible, fast-moving environment with broad international impact.
Your Role Accountabilities
Policy & Regulatory Strategy:
Develop and implement government affairs strategies aligned with Warner Bros.’ business objectives across the UK and international markets.
Political Intelligence & Risk Mitigation:
Monitor and analyze political, regulatory, and policy developments in the UK and manage direct reports doing the same in EMEA (minus UK), APAC, and LATAM, and ensuring all efforts are fully coordinated. Provide strategic insights and briefings to senior leadership.
Advocacy & Campaigns:
Lead proactive advocacy campaigns and responses to adverse trends, regulatory challenges, and political developments. Shape public policy narratives that support business growth and innovation.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain high-level relationships with UK government officials, policymakers, regulators, and influential third parties. Facilitate leadership engagement with key stakeholders across regions.
Public-Private Partnerships & Reputation Building:
Identify and leverage opportunities to highlight Warner Bros.’ investments, achievements, and initiatives through strategic partnerships and external endorsements.
Team & Consultant Management:
Manage a small team and oversee external consultants in the UK, supporting related oversight in EMEA (minus UK), APAC and LATAM. Lead onboarding and oversight of new consultants as needed. Ensure alignment with senior leadership-approved budgets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Legal, Communications, Finance, and Business Units to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated policy positions across jurisdictions.
Executive Communications:
Lead the development of talking points, briefing materials, and strategic communications for executive outreach and public engagement.
Qualifications and Experience
Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, legal, consulting, or strategic roles within media, entertainment or sports sectors.
Deep understanding of international political and regulatory environments, especially UK legislative processes and global media policy issues.
Proven ability to lead cross-regional teams and manage external consultant
Additional Information
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Done…
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Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.