Analyst, Strategic Growth Initiatives - NBC Sports Next + Fandango

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests, and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within our three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  

At NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re a division of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in golf and youth & recreational sports. We equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive video content, discounts on tee times and equipment, and more.

Fandango Media is the ultimate digital network for all things movies and TV, serving more than 42 million unique visitors per month, according to comScore, with best-in-class movie and TV information, movie ticketing to 31,000 U.S. screens, trailers and original video, and home entertainment. Its portfolio features leading online movie ticketers Fandango, MovieTickets.com , and Flixster; world-renowned movie review site Rotten Tomatoes; Rotten Tomatoes Network on YouTube, the #1 movie trailers and content channel; and Vudu, the premium on-demand streaming service.

At NBC Sports Next we’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events, and connect with sports fans through technology that provides the ultimate in immersive experiences.  

Come join us as we work together as one team to innovate and deliver what’s Next.

Job Description

NBC Sports Next and Fandango business groups, NBCUniversal companies, are hiring an Analyst, Strategic Growth Initiatives. This role, reporting to the Sr. Director, Strategic Growth Initiatives, will be responsible for supporting the development of strategic and medium-range initiatives, including strategic planning, financial modeling and analysis, research and development, and strategic partnerships and implementation. This is primarily a project-based, consultative role best suited for individuals that enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, environment with executive exposure.

Job Duties

• Facilitate the evaluation of new business development opportunities including new markets, customers, products, categories, and paths to market, either through acquisitions, investments, licensing, and or partnerships
• Partner with corporate development, marketing, finance, technology, and key business leaders to understand and align on M&A activities and integrations
• Assist in the development of strategies and alignment to be ahead of industry trends and fully utilize company capabilities to maximize growth
• Use internal and external information to create financial models and projections to inform the business on the economic viability of various projects and decision points
• Partner with internal teams to vet existing opportunities, deal structures, and resource requirements
• Conduct market research including but not limited to: Competitor analysis, market share & positioning, consumer se