Programmatic Specialist

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When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's 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 what's next…

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At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We're one of the world's 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 what's 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 we're just getting started. We're 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— we're hiring

Position Summary  

This role will focus on driving business goals for Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Streaming Services, HBO Max. A 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

• 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

2+ years' 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.

Highly numerate, logical thinker, 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.

Excited by working in a fast-paced environment with excellent troubleshooting and QA skills - strong attention to detail essential

Proven project management, self-organization and prioritization skills - Ability to multi-task with effective resolution management in a fast-paced, growing environment

Reasonable availability to respond to requests and attend the real-time needs of campaigns outside normal business hours.

Clear communicator who can translate strategy into action. Additional languages are a plus.
 

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