Job Summary:

The Disney Streaming, Business Planning team is a highly dynamic group, focused on evaluating and building business cases for growth opportunities across Disney+, Star+, ESPN+, and Hulu. We are a nimble and agile team that works cross-functionally across Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Product, Tech, and Regional Teams to aggregate and elevate perspectives on high priority strategic considerations. We scope, frame, develop approaches, and execute analyses to inform a wide range of high impact business decisions.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, entrepreneurial candidate with extensive strategy experience to join our growing Business Planning team. This role is focused on supporting the Disney Streaming Exec team to answer questions around growth opportunities, and the best path from insights to execution.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished strategy manager, ideally from a management consulting background, who is a skilled cross-functional collaborator, with experience in media & entertainment and/or direct-to-consumer businesses.

The role requires a solid foundation in strategic analysis, and the ability to rapidly synthesize information and input, across multiple stakeholder groups. You will partner with senior leaders to source data and insights, build case studies, assess opportunities and articulate execution plans. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis, driving cross-functional projects, and delivering insights through well-crafted presentations.

We value individual ‘doers’, willing to roll up their sleeves, but with the seniority and maturity to interact with all decision-makers across the organization and drive outcomes.

This position will be based in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Support special projects and assignments, acting as an internal consultant to structure problems, develop frameworks, conduct relevant analyses, and communicate results
• Analyze and report on business and performance metrics, maintaining a library of case studies, insights, and strategic plans
• Drive cross-functional business reviews / reports, working with various stakeholders to synthesize complex information in a digestible manner
• Develop and maintain process and performance dashboards, including regular cross functional reports on company priorities
• Create presentations that effectively communicate insights and support the leadership team
• Support the wider Business Planning and Development team with ad-hoc projects and analyses to drive organizational alignment and decision making

Basic Qualifications:

• MBA or JD preferred
• 4+ years management consulting experience, with focus on the media industry and/or direct-to-consumer businesses
• Strong analytical skill set and rich experience with building presentations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to synthesize and communicate highly complex and technical information
• High standards for work quality, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Can support Exec team in overall strategy initiatives, including creation of comprehensive and cohesive presentations for Board level review
• A self-starter, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team with limited day-to-day guidance
• Ability to manage multiple requests, stay organized, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• A dynamic, engaging, collaborative, and outgoing personality, with the tenacity and commitment needed to nurture relationships and get things done
• Proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Streaming.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.