The Analyst, Corporate Strategy role is responsible for supporting the team on long-term strategic planning and key initiatives across ESPN. The role requires a baseline understanding of the sports / media ecosystem, quantitative and qualitative research skills, rudimentary financial analysis, and an ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Support team on key strategic initiatives for ESPN and work on actionable industry insights for the company
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the company in the analytical process
• Assist in preparation of communications both to and for senior executives, often based on complex strategic analysis and financial modeling
• Perform research, financial modeling and analysis to inform business decisions
• Crystalize key insights from data and communicate complex analyses in an efficient and effective manner to a variety of internal audiences across departments and functions
• Understand trends in the industry and help develop points of view on potential business impacts to be shared throughout the company
• Works with internal colleagues across a diverse range of stakeholders across ESPN and DMED including Product, Editorial, Ad Sales, Finance, Legal, Research, Affiliate, Ad Sales, and Business Affairs on key strategic initiatives and priorities

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel
• Preference for solid written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present to and interface with colleagues across all levels and lines of business
• Understands the competitive landscape and current competitive trends in the media industry. Ability to forecast future trends
• Preferred Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 years of strategy, analytical business development and/or financial experience preferred
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in strategy at a television programming company / sports league, a consulting firm or investment bank

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Hiring Range:

• The hiring range for this position in New York is $91,842 - $108,049 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.