New York, New York, USA
2 days ago
VP, Audience & Engagement Analytics

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.

We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. 

Your New Role...  

CNN is seeking a Vice President of Audience and Engagement Analytics who will be instrumental in leading and fostering a culture of data informed decision-making. This individual should be self-motivated, work well independently and as part of a team, and be passionate about what they do. The role will be responsible for leading a team of data analysts and data scientists who analyze audience and engagement trends through behavioral, quantitative and qualitative data to guide product and editorial decision-making. The Vice President will report to the SVP of CNN Data Analytics, Science, and Insights. 

  
Your Role Accountabilities...  

The VP of Audience and Engagement Analytics will 

Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with CNN's business objectives, focusing on audience growth, engagement optimization, and revenue enhancement.  

Lead the creation of innovative, data-driven initiatives to identify new opportunities in content strategy, product development, and audience engagement. 

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to audience growth, engagement, and content performance metrics. 

Hire, develop, and lead a team of data analysts and data scientists who partner with product and editorial teams 

Set and drive the analytic strategy of the Audience and Engagement groups within CNN, building programs to execute data analysis, experimentation, and survey-based research in support of product and editorial decisions.  

Direct the team in building repeatable systems to ingest, share and distribute insights to key internal stakeholders at the management and team level, fostering a long-term data informed decision-making culture that optimizes revenue for CNN properties.  

Evaluate existing and develop new metrics, reports, and dashboards for internal audiences; apply both quantitative disciplines and creativity to translate data into actionable insights through data visualization  

Create actionable daily and weekly reporting through daily health monitoring reports, proactively follow up with appropriate teams when data is outside of established thresholds, make recommendations based on business needs and priorities  

Define and validate data by working with business partners to ensure data quality and alignment with company-wide data logic/naming conventions  

Work with internal or external data partners to process, organize, and connect various data sources, including content metadata, behavioral user data, and third-party audience and customer satisfaction data.   

Create consistent and documented data definitions for key audience and engagement metrics   

 

Qualifications & Experience...  

10+ years of experience in data/analytics or related field  

3+ years of experience managing and building an analytics team  

Experience with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Domo, Tableau, etc.)  

Significant experience using SQL to explore and analyze large data sets in cloud environments  

Experience with providing data requirements while working with structured and unstructured data sets  

A proven track record of providing actionable insights that drive business impact in the form of revenue or profit. 

 

Key Contributors to Success  

Ability to attract, retain, and develop data talent through caring leadership and an inclusive mindset  

Collaborative approach to partnership 

Comfortable communicating with a diverse set of backgrounds, seniority levels, and knowledge sets, particularly in translating complex data concepts to strategic recommendations 

Logical mindset capable of making appropriate trade-offs between speed and analytical depth without sacrificing quality  

A self-starter who is passionate about getting data, using data, making sense of data, and helping others benefit from making analytics driven decisions  

Nice-to-Haves  

BA/BS degree or higher in Math/Stats, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, or other related quantitative field  

Experience with digital media data, either web or mobile  

Experience as a leader of leaders 

Experience working with editorial teams 

Strong background in experimentation and statistics 

Experience with writing Python and R scripts  

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: $147,966.00 - $274,794.00 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.

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