Senior Director, Corporate Strategy

ESPN

New York, NY, USA
Base: $189,600 to $260,590 py; bonus/equity: bonus...
10+ years strategy or investment banking experience
Sports media ecosystem expertise
M&a financial modeling and valuation skills
This role serves as a critical advisor to ESPN's executive leadership, shaping the company's long-term direction across the evolving sports and media landscape

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a critical advisor to ESPN's executive leadership, shaping the company's long-term direction across the evolving sports and media landscape.
  • The Senior Director will lead complex strategic initiatives including M&A analysis, financial modeling, and the development of new growth opportunities in content and technology.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional communication skills to translate complex analyses into compelling narratives for senior leadership and Board materials.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a critical advisor to ESPN's executive leadership, shaping the company's long-term direction across the evolving sports and media landscape.

Salary

Base: $189,600 to $260,590 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years strategy or investment banking experience
  • Sports media ecosystem expertise
  • M&A financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Executive presentation and storytelling ability
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Deep knowledge of sports rights and licensing
  • Experience in large matrixed organizations
  • Ability to drive innovation in new business models
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research background
  • Track record of mentoring high-performing teams

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years experience in strategy, IB, PE, or consulting
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of media economics and sports rights

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