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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.
General Summary:
An exciting opportunity to join a global media company, Warner Bros. Discovery is a dynamic and forward-thinking company which is committed to providing the best programming content to its global fan base across numerous pay TV and free-to-air networks, including Discovery Channel, TLC, Food Network and Travel Channel. We are looking for educated, analytical and ambitious candidates to join our fast-growing team in Bucharest.
The Media Planner reports to the Media Planning Executive Lead and is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of on-air promotion strategy, to ensure that our programmes are promoted as effectively as possible to obtain maximum audience awareness to drive ratings.
Key Responsibilities:
Promo Strategy and Placement
Create campaign media plans to effectively manage the available promotional airtime on the channel on a daily levelSet campaign reach and frequency targets and monitor laydown to ensure placements metUse broadcast channel management software (IBMS & Gripit), to place promo campaigns into the daily schedules as per defined strategyPlan graphics and voice overs to maximise promotion of key channel highlights
Production:
Create the promo asset IDs in channel management system for each promo campaign and presentation elementEnsure all dates, times and promo tags are entered correctly as per the media planLiaise with creative team to monitor promo delivery is on time and in the event of delays or programming changes, amend schedules and materials accordinglyKeep track of promo certification for each campaign
Post Campaign Analysis
Use TechEdge software to analyse campaign performance, and where necessary, adjust media plan to ensure reach and frequency targets are metProvide in depth post-campaign analysis where required and feedback learnings to wider team
Editorial:
Ensure editorial integrity of break content and messagingAdvise on number and durations of editorial filler required to ensure channel breaks look optimum to viewers and to reduce promo repetitionMonitor competitor breaks and on-air strategyBe interested and curious about content, trends and wider issues affecting the media industry
Deputise for and assist Media Planning Executive Lead when required
Requirements:
Experience in a media or broadcast environmentExperience of analysing and interpreting dataHigh attention to detailAn appreciation of creative issues and advertisingDemonstrable passion for international TV programmingEducation - university level or higherComputer literate with good Excel, Word and PPTWorking proficiency in English
Metrics:
Efficient and effective promo optimizationDelivery of campaign communication targets against media planAbility to analyse data and compile reports.Ability to make strategic decisions whilst under pressure of tight deadlines.Numerate and analytical with close attention to detailHighly motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Planning and organisation skills with the ability to meet fixed deadlines.
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.
The Legal Bits...
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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