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Warner Bros. Discovery · 4 months ago

VP, Legal, Ethics & Compliance

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$221K/yr - $411K/yr

10+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The VP, Legal, Ethics & Compliance will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across various business units while managing ethics and compliance risks. This role involves strategic guidance, collaboration with executives, and implementation of compliance training and policies.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Understanding and maintaining a deep knowledge of ethics and compliance requirements specific to WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses, working collaboratively to set the strategic direction for the Ethics & Compliance function in these businesses

Having deep substantive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance areas relevant to US multinational media companies with global newsgathering operations, including, but not limited to, FCPA, UKBA and other anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws; OFAC and other sanctions laws; export control regulations, including ITAR; modern slavery and other ESG-related regulations; and whistleblowing laws

Developing, implementing, and providing training on laws, regulations and policies relating to ethics and compliance obligations

Partnering with colleagues within WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses, as well as with external stakeholders, to identify and address business needs, using influence to build relationships by earning trust and confidence

Working efficiently and independently, prioritizing workflow, meeting demanding deadlines, conducting/managing internal investigations, and managing multi-faceted projects in a fast-moving environment, particularly in the case of CNN

Possessing strong change management skills, including advocating, anticipating, and orchestrating change to enable business clients and legal partners to achieve results in a changing environment

Ensuring consistent application and implementation of company standards, policies and procedures across WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses

Providing excellent strategic direction and guidance for ethics and compliance-related issues to business clients in WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses, legal partners and other stakeholders

Providing clear and decisive counsel to senior executives in WBD’s CNN, DTC/Streaming, Content Distribution, Technology, & Ad Sales businesses to ensure a clear understanding of risk exposure for global newsgathering, financial transactions, productions, distribution, licensing, streaming, advertising, technology transactions and other business activities

Qualification

Regulatory compliance expertiseEthicsCompliance knowledgeOperational leadershipChange management skillsAnalytical skillsClear communicationProblem-solving skillsRelationship building

Required

10+ years of experience in a compliance and regulatory-focused role, preferably with media company, and specifically global news organization, experience; JD or equivalent degree in law required

Proven record of operational leadership, delivering desired results at a consistently high standard of resiliency, performance, and engagement. Must be capable of supporting and contributing to a team that is agile and responsive to change

Strong ability to act Independently, and a high comfort level managing numerous aspects of a sophisticated global compliance program

Clear communicator with key stakeholders in meetings, policy documents, process designs, and risk assessments

A willingness to travel, as needed

Proactively seeks to build client and other stakeholder relationships and helps clients unlock business value by driving a strong ethical culture

Effectively communicates requirements and urgency to business partners and influences outcomes

Effectively balances risk and rewards, while meeting ethics and compliance requirements

Possesses strong problem-solving skills and judgment, effectively navigates legal 'gray space' and leverages data to make recommendations