Senior Analyst, Film Strategy & Business Development

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

76d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Film Strategy and Business Development department is a highly visible group that works closely with senior executive management across NBCUniversal and Comcast. The group works in conjunction with other business units within Universal Filmed Entertainment on a wide range of strategic initiatives including evaluating potential acquisitions, reviewing worldwide windowing and distribution strategies, and exploring new business opportunities. Universal Filmed Entertainment seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Analyst, Strategy and Business Development. This position will manage strategic planning activities across Universal Filmed Entertainment. Specific projects will include film greenlighting, research, analysis, modeling, and recommendations related to emerging industry trends, new business opportunities and existing businesses. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the media and entertainment industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience (strategic planning, management consulting, business development or investment banking, ideally in the entertainment industry)
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
• Superior strategic acumen and relationship skills
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties
• Proven project management skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author/deliver presentations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with film deal analysis & ultimates and/or prior investment banking or management consulting experience preferred
• A solid understanding of the film industry and/or broader media industry and business models
• Superior Excel modeling & PowerPoint experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare film ultimate P&Ls related to film acquisitions, film financing, and production
• Analyze impact of distribution strategy (theatrical and non-theatrical) and windowing economics on film profitability
• Provide day to day support to Business Affairs team in deal negotiations via financial scenario analysis
• Develop and execute cross-portfolio initiatives and strategies across the NBCU Studio Group
• Work closely with groups across Universal Pictures throughout film greenlight process
• Formulate presentations for executive management on current UFEG and NBCU Studio Group initiatives

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree