Senior Analyst, Strategy & Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Description

Focus Features is the specialty film division of Universal Filmed Entertainment, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Focus Features is involved with the development, production, marketing, distribution, and sales of feature films on a worldwide basis across all consumer platforms. More information can be found at www.focusfeatures.com.

The ideal Senior Analyst, Strategy and Operations, will manage and execute analysis, strategic planning, and reporting for growth initiatives at Focus Features. Specific projects will include market research, financial modeling, and recommendations related to film-specific distribution plans, emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, competitive threats, and internal business performance improvement. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the media and entertainment industry. The position will report to the Vice President, Strategy & Operations, Focus Features.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, business development or investment banking, ideally in the entertainment industry. The role requires superior strategic, financial and relationship skills. The individual must possess the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties.

Responsibilities:
• Analyze data to help assess determine performance, monetization, and new business opportunities
• Formulate presentations for executive management on current and future Focus Features initiatives
• Identify and evaluate business development opportunities, including preparation of business plans and potential growth
• Prepare strategic market analyses and special projects to optimize product mix to identify potential areas of future growth
• Develop specific distribution plans for Focus Features' release slate as well as ongoing market-wide competitive release schedule analysis
• Drive growth initiatives such as the maximization of distribution channels
• Build business cases and quantify impact of new programs

Qualifications
• BS/BA degree
• 3+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or business development, ideally in the entertainment industry
• Quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in analysis, modeling, and reporting
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• A solid understanding of media market, including film, TV, and direct-to-consumer business models
• Excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism and the ability to interact with senior management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000-90,000.

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