Manager, Optimization Strategy

Job Description

Your New Role…

Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Subscriber Acquisition and Media group is responsible for media strategy around global subscriber acquisition, retention, and US linear viewing to top-rated networks like HGTV, CNN and TBS.

The Global Media Optimization Strategy Manager will drive growth across each of GSA's business units, by leveraging WBD's proprietary Media Mix Model and conducting scenario planning and forecasting analyses. The candidate will formulate recommendations that optimize Warner Bros. Discovery's full funnel media arsenal and maximize streaming subscription KPIs and linear/digital viewership. This is a cross-functional role requiring the candidate to foster relationships with strategy teams across domestic and international regions in order to gather inputs and develop plans. They should have solid experience with media datasets, multitasking and forecasting.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Work across owned, paid upper funnel and paid performance media budgets to inform the optimal global media mix across all tactics for maximum streaming and tune-in outcomes
• Apply scenario planning based approach to various business challenges across all global media tactics, such as inventory shifts, budget changes and specific CPA and revenue goals
• Independently determine data requirements for scenario planning and gather all data inputs as needed from teams across the global organization
• Assist in goal-setting and forecasting against various KPIs and maintain tracking and accountability
• Develop, package and present insights around interaction effects and trade-offs between various media tactics and regions.
• Partner with global strategy teams to represent regional teams' needs across the globe and develop innovative cross-platform tests that further drive growth.
• Collaborate with Data Science, Decisioning and Analytics departments to validate any model or data integrity issues, and request enhancements to the toolset.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred, ideally in a quantitative field
• 4+ years of Forecasting, Financial Planning, and Modeling. Media Industry preferred.
• Experience in media planning across digital and linear tactics, and familiarity with media conversion and performance data sets required
• Experience with big data and data visualization in Google Suite/Tableau/Looker
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and work with international partners required
• Must be able to explain data requirements to diverse teams, and comfortable following up with various stakeholders until all data needs for scenario planning are fulfilled
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, ability to explain complex models, trends & data to stakeholders
• Proven ability to interface with and build relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical & critical thinking skills
• Advanced technical skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and G suite (sheets, slides)

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5owe3-18-226-169-94-42 in your application.