Analyst, Distribution Business Strategy (Hybrid & Remote Options Available)

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company, seeking an Analyst for their Distribution Business Strategy team. The role involves analyzing deal economics, collaborating with various teams to optimize deal terms, and leveraging data to provide insights that drive decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze deal economics for traditional MVPDs and vMVPD players
• Develop/model economic structure for all deals
• Analyze potential economic incentives for penetration, volume, marketing etc
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal and Business Affairs, and Finance teams to understand economic implications of legal language and help construct economic terms in deals
• Assess economic risk and opportunity for all deals
• Help to forecast and track revenue projections to budget over term of deals
• Maintain and develop current economic tools
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analysis
• Manage annual compliance process and liaison with legal and finance
• Create clear, concise data visualizations to support decision-making
• Develop multiplatform data models to assess the economic impact and viewership contribution of linear and non-linear platforms
• Monitor industry trends, tools, and techniques to enhance analytical processes
• Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify opportunities and solve business problems
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on findings
• Prepare comprehensive overview of accounts and liaison with sales lead to develop strategic renewal plans for upcoming deal expirations
• Work with Research and Sales to determine critical data metrics to be negotiated in distribution deals to develop compelling sales stories for networks/series by account and to mine data and metrics from distribution partners to better position A+E Networks for success
• Help to monitor changes in Distributor packaging
• Track and analyze competitive network performance
• Track and analyze opportunities to underscore the value in deal negotiations
• Analyze subscriber trends
• Serve as a point of contact for analytical support
• Work on quarterly forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Develop decks and presentations for Management meetings, board presentations etc
• Model new content distribution models
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand business goals and challenges
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to optimize revenue, improve performance, or drive strategic initiatives

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of media industry experience highly desired. Relevant internship or other experience will also be considered
• Bachelor's degree or related work experience will be considered
• Proven experience in analysis, research, or a related role
• Solid proficiency in analytical tools and modeling in MS Excel and with MS PowerPoint
• General understanding of the media entertainment industry and competitive landscape, specifically of Distribution or related revenue generating side of business
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Will be a self-starter that is highly organized, detail oriented with a high level of accuracy, motivated and flexible
• A drive to succeed in a fast-paced ever-changing industry
• Ability to interface with multiple departments and varied personalities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment