Director, US Nets AVOD Business & Operations

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Who We Are...
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Your New Role...
WBD seeks a Director to join the US Nets AVOD Business & Operations team to lead strategic execution of commercial and growth initiatives across ad-supported business lines, including TVE, VOD, and Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) business.
Reporting to the Sr. Director of AVOD Business & Operations, this is an integral cross-functional role working closely with Distribution, Ad Sales, Programming, Marketing, and operational teams. The Director will develop and drive growth initiatives with in-depth knowledge and consideration of partner platforms, relationships, deal terms and monetization strategies.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Develop and lead execution of cohesive AVOD commercial strategy (how we monetize) in close partnership with Distribution, Program Sales, Ad Sales, Business Strategy and other contributing teams.

• Drive strategy to leverage AVOD platforms to advance value creation for WBD priorities, making recommendations to leadership, owning execution, reporting results and applying learnings.

• Support daily and strategic partner management activities, identifying opportunities to efficiently capitalize on growth and KPI-driving activities.

• Partner with Business, Program Management & Programming leads to identify and execute innovation opportunities aligned to growth objectives.

• Ensure daily operations align with deal/partnership commitments across programming, promotion, monetization, graphics, etc.

• Create, update, and maintain exec-ready slides and presentations to communicate growth & commercial strategy, execution, results and recommendations with clarity and effectiveness.

• Support daily partner operations opportunities, issues, and questions.

• Support ex-US (int'l) teams in alignment of FAST agreement terms, commitments, and other commercial operations, as needed.

• Partner with Sr. Director to evolve the AVOD business strategies and operations.

• Foster a positive and motivating team culture.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 10 years experience in TV/entertainment business strategy, operations, digital distribution, business development or related discipline with a track record of high performance

• Strong familiarity and comfortability with digital distribution agreements and terms

• Working knowledge of digital ad sales strategy, operations, and forecasting

• Successful track record of Go-To-Market strategy and planning

• History of owning strategy and execution of large cross-functional projects and initiatives

• Data-driven, with the ability to distill large data sets into actionable insights and recommendations

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with ability to collect information, problem solve and suggest appropriate decisions that will benefit the customer and the product/business

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task and resolve issues in timely manner

• Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Google Slides, or other presentation / slide development

• Highly proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets

• Outstanding communication skills: written, verbal and listening

• In-depth knowledge of the streaming landscape a plus; interest and curiosity a must!

• Experience working at a digital-first company; knowledge and interest in cutting-edge digital media space with enthusiasm for new technologies and curiosity to learn

• Proven leader with success and experience directing and mentoring others

• Self-starter who is proactive, resourceful, collaborative, and willing pitch in when required

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment; comfortable working under time constraints and pressure

• Thrives working both independently and within a team

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