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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.

Your New Role…

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.

CNN is looking for a SVP Data Analytics, Science & Insights. This role will lead the Data Analytics, Science, and Insights teams within CNN for all platforms including digital, streaming, and product surfaces. This team is the key stakeholder for our data platforms and leads data insights and science. Ideally, this person is passionate about media, has exceptional analytical skills, and thrives in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This person is an excellent storyteller, adept at translating data and analytics to a broader group of stakeholders. This position will be charged with growing and leading a team of talented data scientists, data analytics and research experts to deliver meaningful insights and recommendations across CNN’s digital portfolio of businesses.

This position will work closely with cross-functional teams within the CNN domestic organization as well as across the CNN Worldwide organization. This role will be accountable to multiple stakeholder groups in providing best-in-class data reporting and analytics in the service of answering business-generated questions and challenges.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Lead global data science, analytics and research teams for CNN Digital Worldwide.

• Advance CNN’s capabilities in subscription analytics: Attribution and MMM modeling for Subscriber Sign-ups, Propensity to Convert, At-risk/Churn analysis and cohorting, and more

• Measure, analyze and synthesize data across multiple sources (1st party, 3rd party) to deliver program insights, product strategies and industry trends to the business.

• Partner with advertising, finance and Strategy on key drivers and metrics on advertising business

• Partner with WBD Data Engineering team, to determine which data sets are needed and make available to the data team and other stakeholders, and supports everything from measurement to data products and science to analytics and insights.

• Promote the advancement of a data-driven culture across the organization.

• Serve as a key advisor to the CNN leadership team as the functional expert in research and data science principles.

• Manage experimentation frameworks in close collaboration with functional stakeholders including Marketing, Product, and Design.

• Leads data analysis on how our audiences engage with our products, developing insights to support business decision-making

• Conceptualize, build, and manage the evaluative and predictive models for CNN Digital’s surfaces, services, and products.

• Help to develop and manage the on-going iteration and use of driver-based forecasting models in partnership with Strategy, Finance, and Marketing teams.

• Provide decision support service for the CNN digital product leadership and their teams in support of growth opportunities.

• Partner effectively with CNNWW and WBD Research teams on an on-going basis to ensure a cohesive and aligned workflow that leverages all necessary consumer insights to further growth.

• Partner with stakeholders across CNN to collect KPI requirements, and then design and build KPI measurement frameworks

Qualifications & Experience…

• Leadership : You have 15+ of relevant experience in advanced analytics with previous experience in media or technology leading analytics and data science based teams creating data that drives business impact. 5+ years of experience in a subscription focused business with a content-forward offering is a plus. Previous experience in a leadership position overseeing teams comprised of data scientists and analysts and/or data analytics experts strongly preferred. The person will have had experience building and managing a high performing, multifunctional team.

• Growth . You have sophisticated knowledge of the digital advertising and streaming business models and market.

• Data . You are a data driven thinker with proven quantitative expertise. Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights that drive the business. You are an expert in leveraging data to tell a story or build a cohesive narrative to support plans.

• People Management and Collaboration. You are a people manager with 10+ years of experience. You have an inclusive mindset. You can coach and motivate your team. You have had experience at a senior-level needing to manage senior peer-level stakeholders and bring them along in planning or execution. You have experience creating high-level, easily digestible, and understandable read-out reports for the executive-level and are comfortable presenting those findings.

• Tools . You have deep experience with Business Intelligence tools and analytics platforms required.

• Communication . You are comfortable communicating with a diverse set of backgrounds, seniority levels, and knowledge sets.

• Execution . You have managed complex work and delivered results on time. You are aggressive about your goals and have helped your team manage tradeoffs. You have collaborated cross functionally, working with other functions and squads to shared success. You are ruthlessly focused on delivering strategic, impactful work.

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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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: $245,000.00 - $455,000.00 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.