About the position
The Senior Manager, 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 specifically 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, conduct research and financial analysis, coordinate and build relationships with internal stakeholders 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
- Provide financial modeling support in evaluation of growth initiatives, partnerships and M&A transactions focused on SpinCo’s News business
- Prepare detailed presentations to convey analysis conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership
- Conduct research and evaluate market trends relevant to SpinCo’s businesses
- Proactively assist in identifying new business opportunities that align with SpinCo’s strategic goals
- Coordinate day-to-day communication with key internal partner teams
- Support projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Officer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience 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
- 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
- Humble, positive, team-first mentality with a desire to learn and get better every day
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Variety of other discounts and perks
