Analyst, Strategy & Partnerships

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

FreeWheel is seeking an Analyst to join the FreeWheel Strategy & Partnerships Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support our next chapter of strategic development & execution. In this role, you will report to a Strategy & Operations Manager and closely partner with key stakeholders across the broader Strategy & Partnerships team. The analyst will create & distribute reports to key stakeholders, assist with the creation of models & dashboards that demonstrate the financial impact of new strategic partnership initiatives, and conduct various market and competitive analyses. This analyst will support the construction of data-driven business cases that help accelerate FreeWheel’s growth.

The ideal candidate will be a resourceful self-starter with excellent analytical & communication skills with a passion to work in a fast-paced environment within the Media, Entertainment and Ad Tech industry.

This position is office-based in New York, NY – 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for Comcast in the United States without a current or potential future need for sponsorship.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• • Analyze large-scale data sets to support strategic decision-making across the Strategy & Partnerships team 

  • Use tools like Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (e.g. – Looker) to generate actionable insights 

  • Work cross-functionally with teams across the organization (e.g. – Finance, Business Intelligence, Commercial, Engineering) to track KPIs and various business metrics and prepare dashboards and reports  

  • Support market, competitive, and internal analyses rooted in quantitative and qualitative research 

  • Support strategy development and analysis of growth opportunities 

  • Research industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor strategies 

  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance 

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

  Qualifications/About You 

  • 1-2 years of experience using data and analysis to drive business outcomes 

  • Excellent analytical skills: Advanced Excel skills are required; SQL proficiency is a PLUS.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related or quantitative field preferred (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics) 

  • Knowledge of the media landscape with a passion for TV, digital video, and Ad-Tech. Prior experience working in the Media, Entertainment or Ad-Tech industry is HIGHLY PREFERRED. 

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to frame and distill complex information and story lines for different audiences 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) is required

  • Experience in advertising technology or the media industry is a plus 

  • Ability to collaborate with people outside your immediate team 

  • Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly through hypothesis-led problem solving 

  • Strong attention to detail & able to produce deliverables on time