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 seeking an experienced Digital Ad Operations & Programmatic Specialist to provide maternity leave cover for our GSA Digital Ad Operations team. In this role, you will own all digital ad tech and monetization operations for AVOD, SVOD, and HbbTV, ensuring seamless technical implementation, campaign execution, programmatic operations, partner communication, and reporting.

Your Role Accountabilities…

First-level support for digital technical implementations (ad tag validation, troubleshooting).
Manage VAST tags, macros, and delivery issues.
Coordinate ads.txt and app-ads.txt updates.
Maintain structured communication with business partners and support contract processes.
Produce reports and analyze performance with BI teams.
Manage AVOD/SVOD consent banners and conduct inventory forecasting.
Set up and manage programmatic deals (PMP, PG, PD).
Provide technical troubleshooting and escalations.
Create performance reports and insights; maintain blacklists and legal compliance.
Forecast programmatic revenue and inventory.
Deliver campaign forecasts and reporting for paid and unpaid direct campaigns.
Set up video and display campaigns (paid and cross-promotion).
Set up YouTube O&O and Kids campaigns.
Create presentations for AVOD/SVOD digital products and programmatic strategy.

Qualifications & Experience…

Proven experience in Ad Operations, Programmatic, or Digital Ad Tech.
Strong expertise across AVOD, SVOD, and HbbTV ecosystems.
Hands-on experience with ad servers (FreeWheel preferred), SSPs, DSPs.
Solid understanding of ad tags, pixels, programmatic setup, and consent frameworks.
Excellent analytical skills for forecasting and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Fluency in German and English is mandatory.

Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. Severely disabled employees are welcome in our company and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. Flexible working hours are offered to assist.

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.

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