Warner Bros. Discovery
Director, Motion Picture Analytics and Forecasting
Warner Bros. Discovery, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
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...
The Director of the Motion Picture Analytics and Forecasting group will spearhead advanced analytics initiatives that underpin strategic decision-making for our motion pictures portfolio. The role involves leading a talented team dedicated to optimizing market impact and profitability through sophisticated analytics across multiple facets of the business. Additionally, the leader will be responsible for developing and maintaining a single set of global performance forecasts for the Motion Picture Group that will be communicated to senior leadership.
Your Role Accountabilities...KPI Tracking, Dashboarding, and Reporting: Design and manage complex KPI systems to track, report, and derive insights from key business metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.Box Office Forecasting and Predictive Analytics: Direct predictive modeling and analytics to forecast box office performance, leveraging cutting-edge statistical and machine learning techniques.Marketing Efficiency and Media Mix Optimization: Strategically manage and enhance marketing spend efficiency across diverse media channels through comprehensive performance data analysis.Customer Modeling and Audience Targeting: Implement advanced demographic and behavioral data techniques to segment audiences and customize marketing strategies.Media Performance and Attribution Analytics: Evaluate media performance, attributing successes and identifying improvement areas to optimize future media strategies.Event Tracking & Uplift Analysis: Analyze the influence of promotional events on movie performance and viewer engagement, adjusting strategies as needed based on analytical insights.Cross-Regional and Cross-Functional Insights: Foster collaboration across regional and functional boundaries within the company to ensure alignment and integration of analytics initiatives.Windowing and Content Sales Analytics: Analyze and determine the optimal timing and sequence for content releases across various platforms and regional markets to enhance revenue opportunities.Qualifications & Experience...
Education:
Master's degree or higher in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related field.Experience:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in data analytics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, preferably within the entertainment or media sectors.Technical Proficiency:
Advanced skills in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and other analytics tools.Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a team to achieve excellent results.Analytical Expertise:
Superior analytical capabilities with a proven track record of leveraging data to influence business decisions.Industry Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of the motion pictures industry and current market dynamics.Communication:
Exceptional communication skills, adept at presenting complex data in an understandable form.
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 WBDWarner 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: $167,020.00 - $310,180.00 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.
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...
The Director of the Motion Picture Analytics and Forecasting group will spearhead advanced analytics initiatives that underpin strategic decision-making for our motion pictures portfolio. The role involves leading a talented team dedicated to optimizing market impact and profitability through sophisticated analytics across multiple facets of the business. Additionally, the leader will be responsible for developing and maintaining a single set of global performance forecasts for the Motion Picture Group that will be communicated to senior leadership.
Your Role Accountabilities...KPI Tracking, Dashboarding, and Reporting: Design and manage complex KPI systems to track, report, and derive insights from key business metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.Box Office Forecasting and Predictive Analytics: Direct predictive modeling and analytics to forecast box office performance, leveraging cutting-edge statistical and machine learning techniques.Marketing Efficiency and Media Mix Optimization: Strategically manage and enhance marketing spend efficiency across diverse media channels through comprehensive performance data analysis.Customer Modeling and Audience Targeting: Implement advanced demographic and behavioral data techniques to segment audiences and customize marketing strategies.Media Performance and Attribution Analytics: Evaluate media performance, attributing successes and identifying improvement areas to optimize future media strategies.Event Tracking & Uplift Analysis: Analyze the influence of promotional events on movie performance and viewer engagement, adjusting strategies as needed based on analytical insights.Cross-Regional and Cross-Functional Insights: Foster collaboration across regional and functional boundaries within the company to ensure alignment and integration of analytics initiatives.Windowing and Content Sales Analytics: Analyze and determine the optimal timing and sequence for content releases across various platforms and regional markets to enhance revenue opportunities.Qualifications & Experience...
Education:
Master's degree or higher in Data Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related field.Experience:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in data analytics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles, preferably within the entertainment or media sectors.Technical Proficiency:
Advanced skills in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and other analytics tools.Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a team to achieve excellent results.Analytical Expertise:
Superior analytical capabilities with a proven track record of leveraging data to influence business decisions.Industry Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of the motion pictures industry and current market dynamics.Communication:
Exceptional communication skills, adept at presenting complex data in an understandable form.
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 WBDWarner 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: $167,020.00 - $310,180.00 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.