Sr. Analyst, Content Security

Analyst Position at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst to join our Content Security team. This role will focus on workflow documentation, metrics development/reporting and process improvement to enhance how we protect pre-release content across film and television, and animation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and adept at turning complex workflows into actionable insights and deliverables.

The Daily:

Workflow Documentation & Analysis:

• Document end-to-end content lifecycles across various business units (e.g., film production, television, marketing, gaming).
• Create detailed workflow diagrams highlighting manual tasks, workarounds, inefficiencies, and risk exposure points.
• Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reference materials to align cross-functional teams.

Reporting & Data Analytics:

• Develop, track, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of content security initiatives.
• Create and manage project trackers, dashboards, and roadmaps to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Build data pipelines for consumption with internal or 3rd party resources in support of reporting requirements and automated workflows.
• Quantify risks and findings into clear insights and data-driven recommendations for leadership.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Interface with stakeholders at all levels, from team leads to studio executives, to understand workflows and communicate risks.
• Design questionnaires, conduct interviews, and lead discovery sessions to gather stakeholder input.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to align goals and drive security initiatives forward.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

• Conduct discovery efforts to evaluate content-handling workflows and identify security risks.
• Develop evaluation frameworks (e.g., tiering systems, criteria-based scoring) to prioritize risks and vulnerabilities.
• Propose and support implementation of mitigation strategies across workflows and systems.

The Essentials:

• 5–7 years of experience in content security, business analysis, project management, consulting, or related fields.
• Experience documenting workflows, creating metrics, and managing project deliverables with minimal oversight
• Background in media & entertainment (film, TV, animation) or related industries is strongly preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex findings into clear deliverables.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to track multiple projects in dynamic environments.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify key drivers for project and organizational success through rigorous data correlation, regression and hypothesis testing.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with workflow and diagramming tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Experience using metrics and reporting tools such as Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros), Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet, or Google Data Studio to build dashboards and performance reports.
• Experience with establishing connectivity with structured and unstructured data stores through API or 3rd party connectors and associated data cleansing and preparation activities.
• Proficient in data querying (MySQL) and data analysis languages (python).
• Basic AI proficiency, including familiarity with generative AI tools, AI-assisted workflows, and the ability to leverage AI technologies to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and decision-making within the scope of the role.
• Advanced degree preferred.