NBCUniversal
Director, Strategy & Business Development
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Job Description
- Req#: 51567181
- Provide day to day support to Business Affairs team in deal negotiations via financial scenario analysis
- Prepare film ultimate P&Ls related to film acquisitions, film financing, and production
- Analyze impact of distribution strategy (theatrical and non-theatrical) and windowing economics on film profitability
- Work closely with groups across Universal Pictures throughout film greenlight process
- Formulate presentations for executive management on current UFEG initiatives
- Support junior team members in maintaining highest quality deliverables
- Bachelors degree
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience (strategic planning, management consulting, business development or investment banking, ideally in the entertainment industry); previous film deal analysis strongly preferred
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
- Ability to synthesize complex analyses into easily-interpreted recommendations to senior executives
- Proven project management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and mentor junior team
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author/deliver presentations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Prior experience with film deal analysis preferred
- A solid understanding of the film industry and/or broader media industry and business models
- Superior Excel modeling & PowerPoint experience required
- 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
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
The Film Strategy and Business Development department is a highly visible group that works closely with senior executive management across NBCUniversal and Comcast. The group works in conjunction with other business units within Universal Filmed Entertainment on a wide range of strategic initiatives including evaluating potential acquisitions, reviewing worldwide windowing and distribution strategies, and exploring new business opportunities.
Universal Filmed Entertainment seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Director, Strategy and Business Development. This position will manage strategic planning activities across Universal Filmed Entertainment. Specific projects will include film greenlighting, research, analysis, modeling, and recommendations related to emerging industry trends, new business opportunities and existing businesses. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the media and entertainment industry.
Essential Responsibilities:
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. The ideal candidate will also possess:
Desired Characteristics:
Eligibility Requirements:
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: $125,000 - $175,000(bonus eligible)
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