Senior Media Analyst

Job Description

Your New Role…

The Media Department is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of advertising budgets and the purchase of media for all domestic theatrical filmed releases. In developing these plans, the department deals directly with advertising agencies and all broadcast media, digital media and digital video, national print, radio, outdoor and Experiential media. The department also works in partnership with International media and Home Entertainment teams to ensure continuity of planning through the entire lifecycle of a film.

The Sr. Media Analyst assists in the development of media campaigns and prepares and monitors budgets for all films. The Sr. Media Analyst may also perform special assignments and related tasks as needed.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Assist Global Media Managers in supervising the execution of media plans
• Monitors media expenditures and updates all budgets on a weekly basis
• Provides Finance Department with weekly spending updates
• Evaluates and provides direction and updates to Agency as well as internal WB departments on key media plans/recommendations, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, Cable, Spanish Language, Canada, Digital & Radio media as needed
• Assists with the execution of creative materials, including partnering with Agency and Creative/Digital departments to communicate deadlines & specs and ensure flawless creative delivery & media launches for our campaigns
• Assists with creating and maintaining campaign presentations for management and filmmakers
• Assists with ongoing competitive research and special film projects and explores areas for development
• Helps brainstorm and develop innovative stunts to support film releases
• Attends internal department meetings to provide relevant updates and represent the media team's efforts as necessary
• Provides weekly updates to internal WB departments regarding media deadlines and flighting details

Qualifications & Experience…
• Approximately 2+ years of advertising and media experience required, with at least one year being directly related to the Motion Picture / Entertainment / Streaming industry
• Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, or a related field strongly preferred
• Integrated media planning (Linear/Digital Media) experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook programs
• Must be able to analyze and compare assorted types of media advertising
• Ability to think strategically and innovate in established and new mediums
• Must be able to develop, monitor and manage budgets and expenditures
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels
• Must be detail oriented while working under time constraints in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently and effectively problem solve
• Must be able to juggle multiple projects, stay organized, and prioritize deadlines
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, when necessary

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. $47,466.00 - $88,150.00 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@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4evwy-18-116-15-98-42 in your application.