Analyst, Business Strategy

Analyst, Business Strategy

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Platform Distribution Strategy is responsible for applying ingenuity and critical thinking skills to advance the Media Networks, Direct-To-Consumer, Digital Transactional and Airlines/Hotels licensing businesses. Platform Distribution Strategy is looking for an Analyst, Business Strategy and Development to identify, create, and evaluate sales strategies and tactics to advance the content distribution business.in support of our Direct-To-Consumer service and linear network distribution with digital platforms and MVPDs. In addition, the Analyst will play a supporting role in projects that help shape Disney Platform Distribution’s long-term strategy, including evaluating new opportunities, strategic approaches, and marketplace trends.

Responsibilities:

• Affiliate Renewals: Contribute to the D/MVPD renewals by helping the team / deal lead from the team gather inputs for financial modeling

• Home Entertainment Departmental: Prepare any materials (such as QBR) to help build Home Ent. business expertise for PD strategy & sales team, across East and West Coast

• Airlines Content Licensing: Deal support for the 30+ Airlines content licensing deals, and routine rates evaluation in line with market

• Deal Renewal: Contribute to the renewal of Home entertainment. Deals, mainly local partners, and select wholesale deals

• Reporting: Maintain trackers and create weekly reports for senior leadership updates

Required experience:

• At least 2 years of work experience in a strategy, finance, or business development role

• Understanding of media industry landscape, including competitors and current trends

• Proven written, verbal, quantitative / modeling skills (including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)

• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners

• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and work efficiently in a fast paced environment

• BS / BA or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in investment banking, management consulting, or strategy role at a media or technology company

• Industry experience in media, technology and/or with subscription business models

• Experience in contract review and interpretation

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $85,800 - $104,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.