About the position
The Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development will play an important role as part of a highly visible team evaluating key strategic initiatives for Comcast’s upcoming spin-off transaction (referred to here as “SpinCo”). This team supports SpinCo’s CEO and Chief Revenue & Business Officer in resource allocation decisions and identifying pathways to growth through content & media rights acquisitions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and organic opportunities. This role will focus primarily on opportunities related to News content across SpinCo’s platforms including MSNBC, CNBC, and existing and new digital extensions of each brand. The position will require the ability to think critically, oversee financial and strategic analyses, manage day-to-day processes with key internal stakeholders, develop strong relationships, and ultimately present findings to executives. This is an exciting opportunity that will provide exposure to senior leadership and the ability to engage in conversations that impact the course of SpinCo’s future.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage dedicated team focused on supporting SpinCo’s News executives, serving as a direct liaison and trusted resource
- Oversee financial modeling building in evaluation of growth initiatives, partnerships and M&A transactions
- Present detailed analyses to convey conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership
- Proactively identify and pitch new growth opportunities in the media landscape
- Manage day-to-day communication with key internal partner teams
- Coordinate processes needed for other projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Officer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of experience in a highly analytical role that includes a combination of management consulting or investment banking, preferably within a Media, Technology & Telecom practice
- Business development, strategy, corporate development, or corporate finance at a media or technology company
- Proven strategic and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Solid interest and general understanding of the media industry
- High level of comfort interfacing with multiple levels of management
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Experience managing others
- Humble, positive, team-first mentality with a desire to learn and get better every day
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- A variety of other discounts and perks
