Director, Business Development & Strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities
The Director of Business Development & Strategy will lead and support initiatives to drive the profitability of the NBCUniversal Local Division and support the development of the division's OTT/Online Properties, Cable Properties (Regional Sports Nets), Production Arm (LX), Out of Home and Multi-Platform business units. A significant portion of the role will also support NBC Spot On which is NBCU's high growth regional advanced OTT/CTV monetization platform. They will work with the SVP of BD & Strategy on identifying, evaluating, and recommending Business Development opportunities in support of our overall growth plan across OTT, Ad Tech and Traditional Media. These opportunities include acquisitions, strategic partnerships, distribution agreements, technology, and/or content deals. He/she will oversee and support a variety of transactions.

This high-profile role will require extensive interaction with senior executive leadership in a growth area of the company. It is a unique opportunity for those interested in a position that combines traditional and new media as well as key focus on OTT monetization.

Specifically, the Director will:
• Support/lead business development discussions with external and internal strategic partners across television, digital, mobile and digital out of home
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the development and presentation of strategic business plans
• Coordinate with key internal and external stakeholders in the development and execution of deals
• Support the launch of new products by working with constituents across functions to ensure alignment and success
• Act as main business contact and of all 3rd party revenue partners
• Lead all financial and general analysis across projects and existing partnerships
• Support or lead strategic analysis and projects across digital and linear

Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
• The Director should have a minimum of five years total work experience within media BD & Strategy, investment bank or management consulting firm. Focus on television/cable and/or digital media a plus.
• Deep knowledge of the internet, mobile and/or television businesses
• Bachelor's Degree required and MBA a plus, but not required
• Must be willing to work in New York
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered

Desired Characteristics

Desired:
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and take on increasing levels of responsibility
• Analytical, financial modeling, problem solving
• Strong track record of achieving results by working collaboratively with others
• Detail oriented and curious
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience working effectively with senior leadership
Solid base understanding of digital technologies and their applications

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqny01-3-140-185-170-42 in your application.