Specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery⦠the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Areβ¦
When we say, βthe stuff dreams are made of,β weβre not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDβs 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 whatβs nextβ¦
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.
Your New Role
This role will focus on driving business goals for Warner Bros. Discoveryβs Streaming Services and US Networks. Reporting to the Programmatic Manager, the successful candidate has experience working across various DSPs and will lead the implementation and development of the Programmatic channel, maximizing customer growth at cost-effective levels.
Responsibilities
Your Role Accountabilities
Own the strategy and performance of programmatic activity with full operational responsibility
Lead Programmatic planning and media-buying across all territories, ensuring both functions are optimized to achieve high levels of growth with an ROI-focus
Keep abreast of market trends and developments
Work closely with the planning teams to recommend effective growth strategies and budget
Maintain and develop strong professional relationships internally (cross departments) and externally (media vendors).
Lead Programmatic innovation within the team and the effective use of relevant tools, identifying new BETAs and data sources to drive our Programmatic offering forward
Clearly communicate performance and uncover growth levers
Effectively document our strategies and approach to drive common understanding and efficiency
Qualifications and Experience
2+ yearsβ experience with a track record of delivering success in a similar role
Deep understanding of programmatic landscape, with experience planning and buying self-serve programmatic through at least one platform
Proven experience with Direct Response campaigns with experience with attribution, conversion tracking, and optimizing towards strict KPI goals.
Comfortable using excel to both run campaign analysis and provide recommendations, with experience using analytics to drive decision-making
Demonstrable experience driving growth through testing and analytics
Strong appreciation of the marketing funnel, and the relationship with specific tactics with clear POVs on tracking, attribution, ad fraud, cookie windows, etc.
How We Get Things Doneβ¦
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 Bitsβ¦
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, 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 youβre 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.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Film Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist roles across Warner Bros. Discovery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Film Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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