Friday, April 08, 2016

Senior Director Film Strategy NBCUniversal Media Universal City

Job Description: • 2-minute read •
The Film Strategy department is a highly visible group that works closely with high-profile management across Comcast (including the Chairman of the Filmed Entertainment Group, Chairman of Universal Pictures & President of Universal Pictures) and worldwide. The group works in conjunction with other business units within UP on a wide range of strategic initiatives including identifying key growth opportunities as well as operating efficiencies, examining film financing & acquisition deals, release dating and managing the film greenlight process.
Universal Pictures seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Sr. Director, Film Strategy. This position will manage strategic planning activities across Universal Pictures. Specific projects will include research, analysis, modeling, and recommendations related to emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, M&A or strategic investments, competitive threats, and internal business performance improvement. The position offers unique exposure to a wide variety of businesses within the media and entertainment industry.

Essential Responsibilities:
Work closely with groups across Universal Pictures to formulate the vision and strategy at both a business unit and corporate level
Directly support group SVP to drive tactical and strategic operation of the film business
Facilitate various deliverables including long range planning, release dating and strategic slate analysis
Formulate presentations for executive management on current Universal Pictures’ initiatives
Preparing financial models related to film acquisition, film financing, production and distribution
Manage workflow and output for junior members of team

Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:
The role requires superior strategic, financial and relationship skills.
The individual must possess the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, ranging from senior corporate executives to business unit managers and third parties.
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 5+ years relevant industry experience (strategic planning, management consulting, business development or investment banking, ideally in the entertainment industry).
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author and deliver high quality presentations
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience – preferably related to film ultimate analysis and forecasting
Proven project management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
A thorough understanding of the film and/or media markets/ business models

Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must be willing submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
MBA strongly preferred

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