Media Value Creation Strategist — Strategy & Execution

EY-Parthenon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Value Creation practice partners with PE firms, portfolio companies, and corporates to unlock value through revenue optimization, cost and margin improvements, and working capital reduction.

As a Senior Associate-Consultant, you will lead operational and commercial due diligence, support integration and carve-out planning, and drive EBITDA uplift across transactions for media-focused engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields and 2 years of related work experience; or graduate degree with ~18 months related experience.
• Strategy and operations management consulting experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving/modeling skills, and the ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience in operational or commercial due diligence, value creation, performance improvement.
• Experience supporting value creation, commercial transformation, or go-to-market initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and commercial due diligence, EBITDA upside focus, and risk assessment.
• Support post‑acquisition value creation planning and integration work.
• Drive growth initiatives including pricing, monetization, and revenue optimization.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams across Strategy and Execution and Transactions.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Media Industry Knowledge

Project Management

Business Development

Communication & Influence

Learning & Adaptability

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Sports Management, or Entertainment Management

Job description

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Value Creation practice partners with PE firms, portfolio companies, and corporates to unlock value through revenue optimization, cost and margin improvements, and working capital reduction.

As a Senior Associate-Consultant, you will lead operational and commercial due diligence, support integration and carve-out planning, and drive EBITDA uplift across transactions for media-focused engagements.