Head of Documentary, Original Production, Streaming, Nordics
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Copenhagen - Denmark
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Job Summary
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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.
At HBO Max storytelling takes center stage. Were one of the worlds most iconic entertainment brands home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award-winning content breaking news and sports around the clock our teams stay busy at work creating whats next in streaming. From Succession Euphoria and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter our content sparks conversation and shapes culture.
HBO Max delivers boundary-pushing stories across genres and platforms connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries globally and were just getting started. Were home to the most talked about shows and movies granting audiences access to the worlds of HBO Harry Potter DC Warner Bros. ID Adult Swim A24 and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career were hiring!
Your New Role
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) / HBO Max is seeking a senior handson Head of Documentary Nordics to guide the commissioning shaping and delivery of distinctive highimpact original documentary content across the region. This role offers the opportunity to shape a compelling slate of Nordic documentary originals that reflect HBO Maxs ambition values and editorial standardsbringing bold local stories to a global audience. If you are motivated by impactful storytelling and enjoy guiding projects from concept to delivery we encourage you to apply.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Guide documentary projects from pitch through development production postproduction and delivery balancing editorial ambition with practical and ethical considerations.
- Review and assess pitches treatments scripts and cuts while providing clear editorial direction and feedback to strengthen storytelling and structure.
- Identify and champion highimpact documentary ideas supporting greenlight decisions and shaping a balanced strategic slate.
- Plan and coordinate development and production pipelines across the Nordics ensuring alignment on timelines budgets and delivery standards.
- Collaborate closely with directors producers and creative partners to refine narratives and address editorial or production challenges.
- Ensure all projects align with WBD / HBO Maxs brand editorial standards and audience expectations maintaining oversight of quality and compliance.
- Build strong relationships across the Nordic documentary community and partner with internal teams (Production Legal Finance PR Marketing and Operations) to support effective delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive background in documentary development and production ideally within a streamer or broadcaster environment with a strong delivery track record.
- Strong editorial judgement with a deep understanding of documentary storytelling and narrative structure from concept through to final output.
- Passion for impactful unscripted storytelling with a consistent focus on editorial integrity factual accuracy and creative quality.
- Knowledge of the Nordic documentary landscape and talent base with exposure to multimarket or international collaboration.
- Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language.
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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 youre 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.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
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