Warner Bros. Discovery
New York, NY
Hybrid

VP Product

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Position Summary

About Discovery Golf

Discovery Golf is a new global venture from Discovery that will bring coverage from the best professional golf events to fans around the world. Discovery Golf is creating a new, innovative digital platform to deliver live content and special features that will change the way golf coverage is enjoyed.

 

The Role

As VP of Discovery Golf Digital Products, you will drive the development and execution of the product strategy of digital products across multiple platforms.

You will lead and implement a product strategy and roadmap to engage and grow audiences on its video focused properties across a multi-device distributed environment spanning mobile, web, smart TV, OTT devices, tablets, game machines and computers. You will manage the technology and product operations for Discovery Golf’s digital products, manage key technology vendor and partner relationships, and manage the Customer Care function for subscribers.

 

This role reports into the CEO/GM Discovery Golf, and will work closely with the leadership team to define and manage the product vision, strategy and roadmap that will make Discovery Golf lead in the digital sports market.

 

Responsibilities

1. Manage the product roadmap, getting internal consensus and incorporating feedback from internal teams and prospects.
2. Manage all technology vendor and partner relationships involved in building and delivering Discovery Golf’s digital products.
3. Oversee the user-experience design process to ensure best-in-class products.
4. Deliver high quality products as perceived by the end user, measured against satisfaction metrics.
5. Ensure complex business needs are perfectly documented and reflected in product roadmaps and in the resulting products.
6. Provide inspirational leadership, motivation and hands-on direction to all product development and tech staff.
7. Cultivate a milestone-driven culture, in which consistent innovation and progress are expected.
8. Implement highly effective product development processes.
9. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of products against timelines.
10. Develop products that will ensure successful growth of audience and views through the entire digital ecosystem including both 3rd parties and owned & operated channels; domains, apps & player.
11. Drive consistency of execution across every phase of Discovery Golf’s Digital Media’s product offerings.
12. Effectively manage and prioritise resources across product platforms.

Requirements

* Extensive experience in product development & technology in a video / media setting, including at an executive level.
* Track record of developing market leading products, preferably in the video space, relevant experience defining or owning a product area.
* Success in cost effectively increasing traffic to digital properties.
* Expert understanding of video advertising, ad serving and the economics of digital video.
* Relentless commitment to detail and quality of experience for the user.
* Familiarity with international media environments; experience in building consensus across cultural and functional lines.
* Has extensive expertise in all levels of product life-cycle from product from requirement gathering, architecture, planning and creation and review of acceptance test plans.
* Have Knowhow of User Experience and Usability and be able to apply it to the product.
* Experience with OTT, mobile and smart TV products & video development cycles.
* Familiar with core TV UI concepts and functionalities such as: TVOD, SVOD, PVOD, Bundles, Catalogs, EPG, PIP, CMS, Settings, Zapping Banners and Social Integration.
* Excellent written and oral communication. Able to write and present to non-digitally savvy audiences
* Executive and team leadership skills with the ability to balance creative thinking with strong attention to detail.
* Able to apply sound judgment to make decisions in line overall development strategy and process.
* Thinking strategically, set direction and create a road map for others to follow.

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What are Warner Bros. Discovery Perks + Benefits

Warner Bros. Discovery Benefits Overview

Warner Bros Discovery offers a comprehensive set of benefits and perks to support employees in their personal and professional lives. Some program highlights include:

• Local medical, dental, and vision programs in many countries around the world.
• On-site wellness and fitness centers across several of our office locations.
• Family support programs. In the U.S., additional services include on-site childcare in certain offices, backup childcare services, family caregiver leave, adoption, surrogacy, and cryopreservation assistance, and more.
• Tools and resources to support the mental wellbeing of our employees and their dependents, including mental health counselors and 24/7 access to free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program administrators.
• Products and services to support financial wellbeing including financial planning tools, and a 401(k) savings plan in the U.S.
• Flexible work arrangements around the globe, allowing employees to better balance work and personal commitments.
• Global learning, leadership & organization programs to inspire, equip, and empower our people to thrive. These programs and resources are accessible to everyone at whatever stage they are in their career.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Summer hours
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

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