Manager, Business Strategy

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

16h•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Business Strategy, Universal Entertainment is a unique role at the center of Universal Entertainment’s strategy, working directly with Senior leadership across the portfolio. This person will be a part of a high-impact team that develops insights and recommendations that inform competitive positioning and critical decisions across portfolio strategy. The role reports to the VP, Business Strategy, Office of the Chairman and has a dotted line to the VP, Universal Television Entertainment Strategy. This role offers direct exposure to senior leadership across the organization with the opportunity to build direct relationships with key execs across NBCU. We’re looking for a collaborative thought partner with a keen understanding of industry trends who thrives in a fast-paced, analytical environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in media strategy and gain exposure to high-impact projects and senior leadership.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in top-tier consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author/ deliver presentations
Experience working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
High degree of professionalism while interacting with senior management
Superior strategic acumen and analytical skills
Proven project management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of the film and TV industry and/or broader media industry and business models
Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers
Highly organized and detail oriented with a proactive work-style
Ability to think about bigger picture strategic vision and day-to-day details

Responsibilities

Create executive strategy presentations that clearly lay out analysis, findings, and strategic recommendations
Oversee projects & analyses that require input from key stakeholders across business units
Prepare background & presentation materials for meetings and manage associated follow-ups
Manage projects at a high-level and track timelines and context for meetings
Distill complex industry dynamics into clear insights that inform leadership decisions
Perform strategic analysis on competitors and markets to identify and evaluate new opportunities
Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on high-priority strategic questions
Build and maintain strong relationships with members of other business units and handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism & discretion