Senior Analyst, Film Strategy & Operations

Job Description

The Film Strategy department is a highly visible group that works closely with senior executive management across Comcast (including the Chairman of the Filmed Entertainment Group, Chairman of Universal Pictures & President of Universal Pictures) and worldwide. The group works in conjunction with other business units within UP on a wide range of strategic initiatives including identifying key growth opportunities as well as operating efficiencies, examining film financing & acquisition deals, release dating and managing the film greenlight process

Universal Pictures seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Analyst, Film Strategy & Operations. This position will manage strategic planning activities across Universal Pictures. Specific projects will include research, analysis, financial modeling, and recommendations related to greenlighting, internal business performance improvement, emerging industry trends and competitive threats as well as support for M&A or strategic investments. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the media and entertainment industry.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Work closely with groups across Universal Pictures to formulate the vision and strategy at both a business-unit and corporate-level
• Facilitate various deliverables including long range planning, release dating and strategic slate analysis
• Formulate presentations for executive management on current Universal Pictures' initiatives
• Work closely with team members of all-levels to execute on tactical and strategic operations of the business
• Preparing financial models related to film acquisition, film financing, production and distribution

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• BS/BA degree
• 2-4 years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, business development or investment banking, ideally in the entertainment industry
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver presentations

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• A solid understanding of the film and/or media markets/ business models
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Prior investment banking and/or management consulting experience preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d85o6d-3-145-208-57-42 in your application.