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Analyst, Business Strategy

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Platform Distribution Strategy is responsible for applying ingenuity and critical thinking skills to advance the Media Networks, Direct-To-Consumer and Digital Transactional businesses. Platform Distribution Strategy is looking for an Analyst, Business Strategy to identify, create, and evaluate sales strategies and tactics to advance the content distribution business.for distributors like digital platforms and both traditional and digital MVPDs. In addition, the Analyst will play a supporting role in projects that help shape Disney Platform Distribution’s long-term strategy, including evaluating new opportunities, strategic approaches, and marketplace trends.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with diverse group of partners within Disney Platform Distribution as well as across the organization with international business teams, Legal, Finance, Network Groups, Research, Programming and broader segment in order to collaborate on key analyses and deal goals and help drive decisions and impact
• Develop platform or service-focused analyses for distribution opportunities and conducting ongoing evaluations around key business drivers, industry trends, and new business models, often based on strategic analysis, research, and financial modeling. Analyst will crystalize key insights from data and communicate complex analyses in an efficient manner to a variety of internal audiences, and will manage multiple deals and projects simultaneously.
• Serve as a supportive member of the team while contributing to specific skill and long term professional development as well as fostering an inclusive team culture for learning and growth
• Support negotiations with key distribution partners by aiding in the creation of proposals, term sheets, and financial modeling in support of a multi-billion dollar business
• Work with the Platform Distribution Sales team in support of direct-to-consumer, traditional / digital MVPD, and transactional (e.g., Electronic Home Video) businesses, and representing the entire Walt Disney Company portfolio of content
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of content distribution and the market landscape for direct-to-consumer, MVPD, and the transactional businesses and develop points of view on potential business impacts to be shared throughout the company.

Required experience:

• Proven written, verbal, quantitative / modeling skills (including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)
• At least 1 year of work experience (2 years preferred) and/or educational equivalent in a strategy, finance, or business development role
• Understanding of media industry landscape, including competitors and current trends
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and work efficiently in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in media, technology and/or with subscription business models
• Work experience in investment banking, management consulting, or strategy role at a media or technology company
• Experience in contract review and interpretation

The hiring range for this position in location is $78,800 to $108,350 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.