Senior Analyst, Content Valuation and Analytics

Disney Entertainment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Television seeks a Senior Analyst, Content Valuation to deliver quarterly content valuations and analytics for Disney’s global catalog across linear networks and streaming services. Based in Burbank, CA, you will partner with Legal, Labor Relations, Finance, Controllership and Global Content Sales to drive data-driven insights.

The role requires strong Excel modelling, experience with large data sets, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment,

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, mathematics, economics, or other quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, finance, and/or related business field.
• Self-starter, resourceful, flexible, proactive, and willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and partner across all levels of management.
• Experience with large data sets and analytical tools with a demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, strong problem-solving skills, exceptional work ethic, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment are essential.
• Desire to work with numbers, perform analyses, and maintain accurate supporting documentation of work performed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong financial modelling skills (incl. pivot tables, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, VSTACK, and Nested IF statements).

Responsibilities

• Prepare Disney+ valuations for TV content worldwide, identify primary variance drivers, and distill results into actionable insights for senior management.
• Prepare valuations for TV content domestically across media platforms.
• Curate and synthesize large amounts of data to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in actionable insights.
• Review and provide recommendations to refine existing structures and streamline processes.
• Assist in preparing ad-hoc analyses to support key stakeholder objectives and long-range deliverables.
• Interpret and identify main takeaways from legal documents to support content valuations, annual methodology updates, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to identify and improve process efficiencies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Large data analysis

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Financial modelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Project management

Self-starter

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS in business, mathematics, economics, or quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Disney Entertainment Television (DETV) is seeking a Senior Analyst, Content Valuation to help prepare valuations and deliver critical analytic insights for all DETV content. The Senior Analyst will support the Content Valuation & Analytics team in preparing data-driven analysis in support of content valuation efforts for the distribution of our large television content library in domestic and international markets across linear networks and DTC services Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, Star+, and Hotstar. This team works closely with key stakeholders from business units such as: Legal, Labor Relations, Finance, Controllership, and Global Content Sales.

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst will provide analytical support for a wide range of strategic ad-hoc initiatives and own the delivery of quarterly content valuations, offering an opportunity for both dynamic and structured deliverables. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable working with large data sets and have a proven record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving methodologies and shifting priorities. This position is based in Burbank, CA.

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Role

TV Content Valuations

• Prepare Disney+ valuations for TV content worldwide, identify primary variance drivers, and distill results into actionable insights for senior management.
• Prepare valuations for TV content domestically across media platforms.
• Curate and synthesize large amounts of data to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in actionable insights.
• Review and provide recommendations to refine existing structures and streamline processes.

Ad Hoc Requests

• Assist in preparing ad-hoc analyses to support key stakeholder objectives and long-range deliverables.
• Interpret and identify main takeaways from legal documents to support content valuations, annual methodology updates, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to identify and improve process efficiencies.

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience/Skills/Training)

• Education: BA/BS in business, mathematics, economics, or other quantitative discipline.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, finance, and/or related business field.
• Self-starter, resourceful, flexible, proactive, and willing to pitch in wherever needed;
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and partner across all levels of management.
• Experience working under minimal supervision; ability to scope, identify, and execute value-added processes and process enhancements.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to track and establish objectives, manage multiple priorities, and pivot quickly based on immediate needs of the business.
• Experience with large data sets and analytical tools with a demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, organization, strong problem-solving skills, exceptional work ethic, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment are essential.
• Desire to work with numbers, perform analyses, and maintain accurate supporting documentation of work performed.
• Comfortable rationalizing and justifying decisions made and processes implemented, yet flexible with switching direction if conditions dictate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong financial modelling skills (incl. pivot tables, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, VSTACK, and Nested IF statements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for the entertainment industry and television programming; content licensing experience is a plus

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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