Work directly with the Chief Business Officer on high-impact growth initiatives
Exposure to senior decision-making and tangible commercial outcomes
Opportunity to shape new businesses from early concept through to partner pitch
A front-row seat to where gaming, sport and entertainment are heading next
Be part of BLAST’s new and growing New York office, with a global remit
Research and assess new markets, formats and business models across gaming, sport, media and entertainment
Size opportunities by evaluating total addressable market, growth potential, audience dynamics and monetisation models
Track and capitalise on emerging trends, including mass participation and creator-led competitions, new live and digital formats, distribution models and platform shifts
Support prioritisation of new business opportunities with clear, data-backed rationale
Support ideation for new products, formats, partnerships and IP extensions
Channel that ideation and internal showering to develop high-quality pitch decks and materials for: Potential partners; IP owners; Game publishers; Platforms and brands
Ensure ideas are well packaged with a clear narrative, strong visuals, logical structure and compelling commercial logic, grounded in data and persuasive storytelling
Prepare for and participate in meetings with external partners and stakeholders
Conduct background research on companies, IP, games, creators and platforms
Capture insights, actions and follow-ups from partner discussions

1–4 years’ experience in consulting, strategy, media, gaming/esports, sports, entertainment, start-ups or a related field
Exposure to analysis, strategy, partnerships or business development is a plus
Excellent packaging skills — able to turn ideas and analysis into clear, compelling slides and documents
Strong analytical ability, including market sizing and opportunity evaluation
Quick learner, comfortable navigating new sectors, technologies and business models
Clear, confident written and verbal communication
Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
Confident working closely with senior leadership
Genuine passion for gaming, sport, media, entertainment and creator ecosystems
Curiosity about how audiences engage with content today
and how that will evolve
Interest in new formats, new games, new sports and emerging IP

Business Development Associate

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