Winston Owens
About Winston Owens
Winston Owens serves as the Vice President of Content & Programming at IRIS.TV, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in media coordination and co-founded Jukebox Television, contributing to advancements in machine learning and contextual advertising solutions.
Current Role at IRIS.TV
Winston Owens serves as the Vice President of Content & Programming at IRIS.TV, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he focuses on developing machine learning solutions that enhance content delivery and user engagement. His contributions include metadata enrichment and personalized content recommendations, which aim to improve the overall consumer experience. Additionally, he has played a significant role in scaling contextual advertising solutions, which have positively impacted business outcomes.
Previous Experience at Jukebox Television
Prior to his current position, Winston Owens co-founded Jukebox Television, where he worked from 2010 to 2012 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of content programming and media strategies. The skills he developed during this time laid a foundation for his later work in content and programming at IRIS.TV.
Background in Media Coordination
Winston Owens worked as a Media Coordinator at the Pacific Basin Institute Archive from 2006 to 2008 at Pomona College in Claremont, California. In this capacity, he managed media assets and supported various projects, gaining valuable experience in media management and coordination that has informed his subsequent roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Winston Owens completed his high school education at McCallie School from 2000 to 2004. He then attended Pomona College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on American Studies, Media Studies, and Religious Studies from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he briefly studied The Music Business at UCLA Extension in 2009, further diversifying his educational background in media and content.
Contributions to Privacy-First Data Infrastructure
At IRIS.TV, Winston Owens has been involved in implementing a privacy-first data infrastructure. This initiative supports the integration of media, data, and advertising technologies, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while enhancing the effectiveness of content delivery and advertising strategies.