What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive, Programmatic position at Warner Bros. Discovery?
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
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.
Summary :
Join our programmatic sales organization - a team that creatively develops cross-platform, automated solutions across Warner Bros. Discovery's digital portfolio of premium Sports, Entertainment and News offerings. We're seeking a dynamic and motivated Programmatic Account Executive with expertise in both Digital and Programmatic platforms. This role reports directly to the Programmatic Sales Director.
The Programmatic Account Executive is responsible for selling across all of WBD's digital properties and is expected to navigate monetization strategies within an evolving landscape. He / She will be responsible for building and leveraging programmatic relationships with key contacts at major advertising agencies, trading desks, and direct clients while partnering with the US National teams to deliver cross-platform programs. In this role, he / she will not only generate revenue through partnerships but also collaborate closely with Ad Tech, Marketing, Yield, and Account Management teams.
The ideal candidate has a track record of driving sales revenue via programmatic transaction types, has strong relationships in market, and is a self-starting team player with a positive attitude.
Role Expectations :
- Develop new business through prospecting and personal network of contacts
- Manage existing programmatic clients and scale up our partnerships
- Use data to identify strategic opportunities to engage buyers and drive incremental revenue
- Develop and manage a pipeline of potential buyers and convert these relationships into new deals
- Partner with direct sales team to help identify, pitch, & close / execute programmatic deals
- Meet and exceed advertising revenue goals and performance targets
- Fluently represent WBD's programmatic offering in market as internal / external subject matter expert
- Own relationships with programmatic buyers and decision-makers, from the trading teams to the C-level
Qualifications :
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.
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.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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 : $89,180.00 - $165,620.00 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.
If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Salary : $89,180 - $165,620
