Sr. Director, International Subscription Growth

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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 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. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it's like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X ! Your New Role... We are CNN. The world's most essential and engaging source of digital news . We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. We're seeking a Sr. Director , International Subscription Growth to lead the strategic and operational development of the international expansion plan for the company's direct-to-consumer streaming and subscription product portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Growth, this leader will drive the cross-functional effort to define, prioritize, and execute market entry strategies that extend the reach of our streaming subscription business beyond the U.S. This role will serve as the primary point of integration between Marketing, Product, and Streaming teams domestically and International teams across regions, ensuring that the rollout of our existing streaming products aligns with both global growth ambitions and our current technology and content capabilities . The position requires a strategic, product-minded operator who can translate high-level growth goals into actionable plans, orchestrate complex workstreams across streaming, product, marketing, technology, partnerships, and regional leadership, and deliver a clear roadmap for international launch execution. Your Role Accountabilities... Strategic Leadership Lead the end-to-end strategy and planning for international growth of the streaming product, identifying priority markets, launch sequencing, and business model considerations. Assess and frame critical business questions related to pricing, distribution, go-to-market partnerships, and product readiness. Develop a data-informed recommendation on the optimal path to growth outside the U.S., balancing subscriber potential, cost, and operational feasibility. Partner with Streaming, Distribution , Ad Sales, Marketing, Finance, Strategy , PTD and the Head of Growth to model trade-offs and develop long-range plans for international subscription contribution targets. Cross-Functional Execution Partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to understand product capabilities and constraints and define the roadmap for international launch enablement. Collaborate with International Marketing, Regional teams, and regional functional experts to design launch playbooks and local activation strategies using existing marketing and distribution infrastructure. Work with International and Domestic Ad Sales and Growth leadership to evaluate trade-offs between subscription and advertising monetization in global markets. Serve as the central orchestrator for all cross-functional workstreams related to international launch preparation, execution, and performance review. Operational and Organizational Leadership Lead a small, high-performing team of mid- and senior-level product and growth professionals to drive analysis, planning, and execution. Establish and maintain strong alignment with international business units, ensuring transparency, clarity, and progress toward shared objectives . Represent the international growth strategy and progress to EVP and SVP stakeholders across Growth, Product, and International divisions. Drive the ongoing refinement of international growth frameworks and scaling models as markets mature and capabilities expand. Team Management & Leadership Manage a distributed team , providing direction, feedback, and growth opportunities , leading primarily through influence Build a high-performance team culture rooted in customer excellence , agility, and collaboration Lead calmly and clearly in high-pressure environments Provide clear prioritization and support to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration that can be scaled as our ambitions change Your Qualifications & Experience... 12+ years of experience