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

A+E Global Media is a prominent player in the media industry, seeking an Analyst for their Distribution Business Strategy team. The role involves analyzing deal economics, collaborating with various teams, and providing data-driven insights to optimize revenue and support strategic initiatives.

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