Product Manager II, Ad Product

About the Role CNN is looking for a Product Manager II to join our Ad Product team, focused on evolving and expanding CNN’s core advertising business across web, mobile appandCTV platforms. You will be responsible for evolving CNN’s advertising business – leading efforts across our ad formats and platforms initiatives. You will work closely with partners in engineering, ML, product design, data, analytics, experimentation, ad tech, ad ops and ad sales to develop products and user experiences that deliver impactful, respectful, and relevant ad experiences. The ideal candidate understands foundational technologies across display and video advertising, product development, and is eager to build what’s next. If you have a data‑driven customer‑centric mindset, thrive in a collaborative environment, and work with a sense of urgency – then this is a great role for you. Your Responsibilities Execute on Ad Product Roadmap . Define and deliver on the ad product roadmap across platforms, balancing ad revenue performance with user experience. Partner with stakeholders across CNN & WBD and proactively identify Data, AI innovation opportunities based on user needs and company goals, and translate opportunities into clear, prioritized and actionable product requirements. Develop New Ad Products : Partners with ad sales leadership to conceptualize, build and launch innovative advertising solutions that meet market demand and unlock new revenue streams. Manage Stakeholder Communication : Communicate roadmap priorities, rationale for product decisions, and progress on product initiatives with stakeholders in a highly matrixed environment. Lead Cross‑Functional Execution : Work across a highly matrix organization to deliver complex advertising products that meet market demand and unlock new revenue streams. Create user stories, manage a robust backlog and work closely with our engineering team to ensure they understand product requirements and that the team is continuously launching new features and functionality that address user needs while increasing revenue. Champion Experimentation . Drive a robust testing roadmap to continuously optimize ad performance, aligning cross‑functional teams on experimentation goals and owning stakeholder communication of testing lifecycles. Leverage Data for Impact . Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategy, prioritize opportunities and across key monetization and engagement metrics. Qualifications & Experience 4+ years of experience in consumer product management at a publisher with a strong preference for candidates with ad product development. Exceptional Stakeholder Leadership: Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders, including product, engineering, ad sales, ad ops, and executive leadership. Product Development Experience: Experience with consumer product management best practices (e.g., identifying customer needs, prototyping, maintaining hypothesis‑driven roadmaps). Data‑Driven Decision Maker: Experience working with experimentation, analytics, and performance metrics (engagement metrics, ad metrics, page performance) to guide product strategy. Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities 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. Compensation & Benefits In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Range: $77,000.00 – $143,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation. #J-18808-Ljbffr