Business Strategy Manager - Burbank, United States - Disney Platform Distribution

Disney Platform Distribution

Verified Company

Burbank, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Business Strategy Manager

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.

Responsibilities:

Support negotiations with key distribution partners by aiding in the creation of proposals, term sheets, and financial modeling in support of a ~$5B revenue business
Work with the Platform Distribution Sales teams in support of Pay TV / linear network, and directtoconsumer distribution strategies representing the entire Walt Disney Company portfolio of content
Develop platform or servicefocused analyses for distribution opportunities and conduct ongoing evaluations around key business drivers, industry trends, new business models and strategies
Serve as a team leader and project manager working with junior team members, contributing to specific skill and long term professional development as well as fostering an inclusive team culture for learning and growth
Establish and maintain relationships with diverse group of partners within Disney Platform Distribution as well as across the organization with international business teams, Legal, Finance, Network Groups, Research, Programming and broader segment in order to collaborate on key analyses and deal goals and help drive decisions and impact
Maintain an indepth understanding of content distribution and the market landscape for Pay TV, transactional, and directtoconsumer (e.g., Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu)

Required experience:

At least 5 years of work experience (At least 3 years of work experience in a strategy, finance, or business development role preferred)
Understanding of media industry landscape, including competitors and current trends
Strong 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

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in investment banking and/or management consulting
Industry experience in media, technology and/or with subscription business models
Experience in contract review and interpretation
Experience managing (directly and/or indirectly) and growing junior team members
MBA or other relevant advanced degree

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