Director, Data Analytics for Ad Sales

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Who We Are…

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…

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Measurement & Attribution team that is part of the larger WBD Ad Sales Research, Data & Insights department at Warner Bros Discovery.

The person in this position will be responsible for data enablement, designing and building measurement & insights tools that deliver value to our team and clients, and delivering quick analyses of large data sets to evaluate our measurement partners.  Collaboration is key in this role.  You will work with stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, access data, and test prototypes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, visualization and data engineering, with extensive experience in cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), Python, and SQL. This role involves querying and transforming data, automating data workflows to support rapid development and prototyping for ad sales research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Querying: Utilize SQL to query data from WBD and partners to help the business understand vendor offerings and methodological differences
• ETL Processes: Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to manage and manipulate large datasets to fit business needs.
• Automation: When applicable, develop and maintain automation jobs data processing tasks and workflows.
• Web UI Development: Create and maintain web-based user interfaces (e.g. measurement & analytic dashboards) using Python to facilitate data access, operations and visualization for internal stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Support measurement and insights groups with Ad Sales Research with all immediate advanced data needs.

Requirements:

• 8-12 years of experience at a media measurement company, ad-tech company, or publisher/programmer supporting ad sales with experience in the development of reporting dashboards, analytic tools and media related tools.
• Proven experience in SQL and data querying.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and web development.
• Experience with Snowflake/Databricks or similar data platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to run concurrent projects across different business groups.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Must have legal right to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with other programming languages and tools (e.g., R, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI).
• Solid knowledge of cross-platform measurement

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 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.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $133,420.00 - $247,780.00 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 sick time and vacation.