Corporate Strategy Analyst

Walt Disney • New York, NY

80d • $100,100 - $134,200

About The Position

The Corporate Strategy Analyst is responsible for supporting the team on long-term strategic planning and key initiatives across ESPN. The role requires a baseline understanding of the sports / media ecosystem, quantitative and qualitative research skills, rudimentary financial analysis, and an ability to learn quickly.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
• Preference for solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present to and interface with colleagues across all levels and lines of business
• Understands the competitive landscape and current competitive trends in the media industry; ability to forecast future trends

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of strategy, analytical business development and/or financial experience preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in strategy at a television programming or media company, sports league, consulting firm, or investment bank

Responsibilities

• Support team on key strategic initiatives for ESPN and work on actionable industry insights for the company.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the company in the analytical process.
• Assist in the preparation of communications both to and for senior executives, often based on complex strategic analysis and financial modeling.
• Perform research, financial modeling, and analysis to inform business decisions.
• Crystalize key insights from data and communicate complex analyses in an efficient and effective manner to a variety of internal audiences across departments and functions.
• Understand trends in the industry and help develop points of view on potential business impacts to be shared throughout the company.
• Work with internal colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders across ESPN, Disney Entertainment, and Disney Corporate including Finance, Research, Programming, Content, Product, Editorial, Platform Distribution, Ad Sales, Business Development, and Legal on key strategic initiatives and priorities.

Benefits

• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees