Ad Tech

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discoverythe 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**:
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment company and a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses.

The Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry, from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting.

The TV Licensing business manages the distribution and licensing of television content across SVOD.

WBD has recently launched our streaming service, HBO Max in the Australian market.

**The Way We Work**:
Warner Bros. Discovery is at its best when bringing the world a little closer together. Warner Bros. is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that is deeply rooted in our core values, supports employees and social justice, and drives an award-winning culture. #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion are embedded at our core, underpin the impactful stories we tell and drive our passion to make a difference.

We want our teams to reflect communities from all parts of the world, and remain committed to a culture of belonging and empowerment for all. It is the diverse minds, voices and perspectives of our people that fuel our most innovative ideas, deliver our greatest moments and push us forward to achieve more.

Our Guiding Principles define the character and spirit of our employees and how we operate: We areOne Team, Creative Dreamers, Doers, Consumer Obsessed, Global, Quick and Agile, Purposeful, and We Do the Right Thing.

We are here today because we value the different experiences and therefore different perspectives in our teams and that is what makes us formidable.

**The Role**:
Join HBO Max Australia as our Digital Ad Tech and Operations specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the execution and optimization of digital advertising operations.

You will oversee the management of the HBO Max ad server and business rules to ensure seamless ad delivery in line with WBD global guidelines.

Key responsibilities include overseeing ad operations and ad tech integration with the HBO Max Sales Representative (MSR), facilitating collaboration between MSR and WBD global tech teams, supporting the marketing promotions team with their activities for HBO Max, and managing the fulfilment of handsold and programmatic bookings for WBD international ad sales.

Essential experience includes streaming video services, Google Ad Manager, Freewheel ad server, ad tech integrations, and understanding of the programmatic ecosystem (SSPs, DSPs & Ad exchanges).

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Business Alignment & Operational Excellence_
- Optimize HBO Max ad monetization across HBO Max Australia.
- Drive continuous improvement in ad tech and operations, troubleshooting, and revenue delivery
- Relationship & Stakeholder Management_
- Develop a culture of curiosity and innovation within the team.
- Lead collaboration between WBD, HBO Max, and MSR's ad ops/ad tech teams.
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders for the implementation of new products and features.
- Ad Operations, Trafficking Support & Maintenance_
- Manage the digital tech stack & integration with MSR's tech stack.
- Manage WBD ad server, site hierarchy, and ad restrictions to ensure licensing compliance.
- Manage ad operations across the HBO Max Sales Representative (MSR).
- Support creative clearance by reviewing flagged ads to ensure policy compliance.
- Provide ongoing support for campaign execution, resolving ad server issues and ensuring efficient operation.
- Provide dedicated technical support for video ad campaigns, troubleshooting issues with ad delivery, server performance, and video quality.
- Handle international video ad sales bookings (Sponsorship, Direct IO, Programmatic) within the HBO Max WBD ad server, providing technical support for campaign setup and execution.
- FW Ad Server Setup, Configuration & Integration_
- Manage WBD ad server (Freewheel) and busine