Technical Integration Specialist - Streaming Advertising

Discovery, Inc. (Formerly Scripps Networks Interactive); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is hiring a technical professional to support global affiliate partners in Greater London. This role includes managing integration projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and engaging with sales teams. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, knowledge of ad serving technologies, and experience in project management. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ad servers, VAST, and Dynamic Ad Insertion technologies.
• Understanding of SSP/DSP architecture in the programmatic ecosystem.
• Experience in coding and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Support global affiliate partners with communication and relationship management.
• Conduct workshops with technical teams of affiliate partners.
• Troubleshoot complex technical integration issues.

Skills

Project management

Technical communication

Video ad serving

Programmatic advertising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

JIRA

Asana

Confluence

Slack

Job description

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. At HBO Max, storytelling takes center stage. We're one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands — home to bold originals and unforgettable characters. While audiences binge award‑winning content, breaking news, and sports around the clock, our teams stay busy creating what's next in streaming. From Succession, Euphoria, and The Sopranos to global franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, our content sparks conversation and shapes culture. HBO Max delivers boundary‑pushing stories across genres and platforms, connecting millions of viewers across 90 countries worldwide. We're home to the most talked‑about shows and movies, granting audiences access to HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros., ID, Adult Swim, A24, and more. Turn your streaming obsession into a career — we're hiring!

Your New Role...

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a technically skilled and solution‑oriented professional to support our global affiliate partners. In your role, you'll collaborate closely with sales, technical, and support teams to drive seamless integrations and deliver impactful advertising solutions. You'll lead technical workshops, manage integration projects end‑to‑end, and troubleshoot complex ad‑tech issues. You will display strong project management, stakeholder communications, and your expertise in video ad serving, CTV, and programmatic advertising will be key to success. The role joins at an exciting time for the company and will be part of the Digital Advertising Streaming organization in EMEA, spanning multiple markets where HBO Max is available.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Support affiliate partners globally through effective communication and relationship management.
• Engage in pre‑sales activity with the sales team and propose tailored solutions to meet partner needs.
• Conduct workshops/presentations for the technical team of affiliate partners.
• Analyze and troubleshoot highly complex technical integration problems and propose effective solutions.
• Identify best practices and proactively share them with affiliate partners.
• Identify gaps in current products and constructively share feedback with relevant teams.
• Collaborate with Level 1/2 support teams on complex escalations that require direct contact with top partners.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve API integration processes and systems, leading initiatives to enhance performance, reliability, and partner satisfaction.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment to ensure smooth execution of integration and onboarding processes.
• Communicate complex technical details to technical and non‑technical customers.

Qualifications and Experience...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related professional experience.
• Knowledge of ad servers (Freewheel is a plus), VAST, video ad serving, and Dynamic Ad Insertion technologies.
• Knowledge of CTV advertising and data‑driven advertising strategies.
• Understanding of SSP/DSP architecture and their interactions within the programmatic ecosystem.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks, especially in EMEA regions (e.g., GDPR, IAB standards).
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in coding and software development (REST API, database schema).
• Experience with project tracking tools (JIRA, Asana) and collaborative platforms (Confluence, Slack).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a must.

Hybrid Working

This role is advertised as a hybrid work model, combining remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your line manager. Subject to applicable laws, WBD and your line manager reserve the right to change this working agreement where essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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, 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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