Product Manager II - Ad Experience

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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.

About Us

WBD’s Streaming group is the global leader in providing innovative and immersive digital products and content for iconic brands. We are working at the crossroads of technology, entertainment, and everyday utility. As content creators across the digital ecosystem, we leverage our technology to create immersive viewing and interactive experiences. We tell engaging stories to millions of viewers, and we are looking for a Product Manager to join the streaming DTC Ad Product Team for our suite of products.

Role Summary

Join Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming Ad Product team to own the in-player advertising experience across mobile, CTV and web. You will define and maintain ad UI / UX (timers, disclosures, skip logic), drive ad break guardrails, steward a portfolio of in player ad products, and support international ad tier launches. You’ll partner with Design, Ad Tech, Engineering, Creative Studio and Sales to create clear product requirements and go-to-market one-pagers, ensuring consistency and brand safety across all regions.

Key Responsibilities

Define ad UI / UX standards : establish and maintain player ad UI elements—timers, disclosures, skip logic and controls—to ensure consistency across devices and markets.

Drive ad break behavior & guardrails : set and enforce rules for ad break triggers, dwell times, cooldowns and frequency caps; work with playback engineering and QA to ensure parity.

Maintain the ad product portfolio : keep specifications current for in-player ad products and enable configurable brand / region variations; stay abreast of industry trends and competitor implementations.

Support international launches : collaborate with regional PMs to prepare requirements, readiness plans and product testing for new ad tiers or market launches.

Produce documentation and go-to-market materials : create crisp PRDs, PR / FAQs and one-pagers for Sales and cross functional partners; ensure all stakeholders understand feature scope and value.

Coordinate across functions : work with Ad Tech, Playback Engineering, Design, Creative Studio, Sales and Data Science teams to prioritize roadmaps, plan releases and deliver high quality experiences.

Define metrics & insights : set key performance indicators (e.g., fill rate, viewer engagement, complaints per million starts) and use data to inform decisions; iterate based on insights.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of product management experience, ideally with exposure to streaming video or advertising technology.

Demonstrated ability to define product vision and roadmaps, write clear PRDs / requirements and drive cross-functional execution.

Strong collaboration skills; ability to influence without authority and work with designers, engineers, QA and business stakeholders.

Analytical and data-driven mindset; experience using metrics to inform product decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at crafting concise PR / FAQs and product narrative documents.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ad-supported streaming products, including video playback, ad insertion and compliance.

Knowledge of international market requirements and experience launching products globally.

Understanding of creative specs and ability to partner with design and creative teams.

Comfort navigating ambiguity and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

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, 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 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.

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 : $116,413.00 - $216,196.00 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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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