Manager, Strategy and Business Development

Job description

Responsibilities

·  Support the Digital Enterprises Strategy & Business Development team and assist in the assessment of multi-platform, portfolio wide business opportunities, acquisition and investment opportunities, and key strategic initiatives
·  Lead financial modeling to evaluate new business opportunities & partnerships, acquisition and investment targets, and other strategic growth initiatives
·  Prepare market overviews and assessments, including competitive benchmarking
·  Monitor developments in the digital media landscape to develop perspectives on impact to NBCU's existing businesses and to identify new areas of opportunity
·  Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to synthesize and communicate key conclusions and/or recommendations, as well as to frame and design the final work product
·  Represent the team and present the team's conclusions in discussions with executives across NBCU
Job Number

38373BR
Posting Category

Digital Media
Country

United States
Sub-Business

Digital Enterprises
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

NBCUniversal's Digital Enterprises division leads the company's digital business strategy, builds and strengthens partnerships with new media and technology companies, and spearheads efforts to deliver premium content to emerging platforms. Digital Enterprises oversees the investments in Buzzfeed, Vox and Snap, while working with brands across the company to position NBCUniversal at the forefront of the industry and marketplace.
State/Province

New York
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications
• BA/BS degree from top undergraduate institution
• Minimum of 2+ years professional experience preferably at a leading investment bank, management consulting firm or corporate strategy / business development group of a digital media or tech company
• Superior quantitative and modeling skills, including strong facility with Microsoft Excel, and a sound understanding of finance and financial accounting
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to frame and communicate complex concepts and analyses in presentations
• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Exceptional knowledge of evolving trends in digital media content and distribution
• Capable communicator (written and verbal) who can be poised and articulate in front of any audience
• A team player with the ability to work independently

Eligibility Requirements
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated interest or experience in digital media, tech and/or entertainment industry
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while handling difficult and complex issues in a professional setting
• Passionate and entrepreneurial, with a keen ability to problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high energy level
City

New York
Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.