Advanced Analytics Lead

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. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X ! Your New Role… We are looking for the Advanced Analytics Lead who will be responsible for owning, developing and delivering advanced statistical and regression-based analytics that underpin a new measurement solution within the Audiences & Data portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of statistical modelling, insight generation and commercial application. The successful candidate will be the analytical authority on how perception, brand and influence data are modelled, interpreted and translated into robust, defensible insight for clients and internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on senior analytics role, requiring deep expertise in regression and multivariate modelling, alongside the ability to clearly explain methodology, guide junior analysts and ensure outputs are both statistically sound and commercially relevant. Your Role Accountabilities… Own the end ‑ to ‑ end analytical approach for a flagship perception and influence measurement solution, from model design through to delivery. Design, run and evolve regression, multivariate and factor ‑ based models to identify and quantify the drivers of perception and influence. Partner closely with commercial, insight and product teams to shape analytical approaches that address real business questions. Support sales and account teams by clearly articulating what the analytics can (and cannot) demonstrate. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to analysts working on perception and influence analytics. Raise overall analytical capability through coaching on statistical thinking, modelling techniques and interpretation. Contribute to hiring, onboarding and skills development within the analytics function as required. Qualifications & Experience… Strong experience in advanced analytics, statistical modelling or quantitative research roles. Deep, hands-on expertise in regression analysis and multivariate statistical techniques. Strong working knowledge of R and/or Python for statistical analysis. Experience working with survey, perception, attitudinal or brand-related data. Experience in media, marketing effectiveness, brand measurement or advertising analytics. Familiarity with index construction, weighting frameworks or composite metrics. Experience working with large, multi-market datasets. Exposure to experimental design or causal inference approaches. #CCE Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is 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. 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.