Senior Analyst, DTC Subscriber Growth & Monetization

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Entertainment (DE) group seeks a Senior Analyst to support the direct-to-consumer business, focused on Disney+ International. Assist subscriber and revenue planning, analyze initiatives, and help forecast growth with regional teams and centralized DTC units.

Excellent problem-solving and communication are essential. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to navigate a dynamic environment, and a track record of driving efficient processes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or similar.
• At least two years of professional work experience in media, tech, strategy, business planning, management consulting, or investment banking/private equity.
• Advanced Excel-based modeling of large data sets to drive decision making; experience modeling subscription/recurring-revenue businesses is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including PowerPoint) for executive audiences.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with many stakeholders and manage timelines under pressure.
• Self-motivated, able to work without mentorship in a fast-growing environment.
• Interest in media, international business, and content.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and model subscriber growth, and track KPIs to drive execution.
• Develop impactful presentation materials communicating projections, drivers, performance, risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Provide strategic recommendations for new business initiatives and analyze large subscriber data.
• Incorporate partnerships into the subscriber forecast and structure deals to maximize growth while minimizing cannibalization.

Skills

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Job Requirements

The Walt Disney Company's Disney Entertainment (DE) group includes the company’s full portfolio of entertainment media and content business globally, including streaming (Disney+ and Hulu).

DTC Subscriber Growth & Monetization is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisers to the Direct-to-Consumer’s executive leadership and own the global subscriber, engagement, and revenue growth planning and reporting. The team’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the rapid growth and success of the Direct-to-Consumer business.

Job Summary:

Disney is seeking a Senior Analyst to play a key role in supporting the direct-to-consumer business, focused on Disney+ International. They will assist the subscriber and revenue business planning and communication with the local team, helping to identify key business issues, provide solutions, and evaluate strategic initiatives. This is inclusive of but not limited to: modeling subscriber growth, developing and tracking KPI’s to drive execution and operational improvement, identifying new business and product opportunities, and more.

The right person for this role has phenomenal problem solving and analytical skills paired with outstanding strategic and conceptual thinking. The person is an excellent communicator, sets a high bar for themselves and their team, and has a track record of success when partnering with key business operators. A successful candidate will be able to confidently navigate a rapidly evolving, dynamic environment and seek opportunities to drive efficient processes and challenge the status quo. The pace and cadence for change at DTC necessitates an ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and roll up sleeves to support this important segment of the Disney business.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role

• Assist the region manager in collaborating with local regional teams on the subscriber business planning process with full understanding and justification of key underlying subscription metrics based on in-depth trending analysis and assessment of future initiatives. You will help forecast and model how subscribers will be impacted by internal factors (content, product, etc.) and external factors (macroeconomics, competitors, etc.). You will work closely with the local regional teams and centralized DTC teams such as marketing, product, content and data to incorporate the latest initiatives and trends to enhance model accuracy.
• Maintain a strong understanding of operating performance (e.g., acquisition, retention), major deals and transactions, issues and challenges facing the businesses, and relevant trends in the streaming business. You will assist in developing impactful, compelling presentation materials (decks, notes, write-ups, backup materials, etc.) that effectively communicates subscriber projections, drivers, business performance, and risks & opportunities to leadership.
• Work with region manager to provide strategic recommendations for new business initiatives, help quantify any business issue, and analyze large amounts of subscriber data from previous similar events at DTC. Most of the work requires advanced analytical interpretation, paired with a strategic view on market developments, consumer behavior, and the Disney+ product/content.
• Work with the local team to understand and build both future and existing partnerships into subscriber forecast model. Support structuring of partnership deals with the goal of maximizing net subscriber growth and operating income, while minimizing cannibalization of retail subscribers and time deal launch dates in line with capital market expectations.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance, Economics or similar field with an analytical bias.
• Minimum two years of professional work experience in media, tech, strategy, business planning, management consulting, or investment banking/private equity
• Advanced Excel-based business modeling skills are required, including analyzing large amounts of data to drive decision making; experience modeling subscription or recurring-revenue businesses is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including PowerPoint) and ability to simplify sophisticated matters for an executive audience
• Ability to work cross functionally in a team environment, managing many stakeholders and building relationships throughout the company
• Extremely organized with the ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines, and deal effectively with pressure
• Self-motivated and comfortable working without mentorship, in a fast-growing environment with multiple partners
• A passion for the media industry, international business, and content as well as a natural curiosity

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with working in or with global, large organizations
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of international business
• Disability accommodation for employment applications

Disclaimer

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The Walt Disney Company 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 fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in California is $ 114,400.00 to $ 157,100.00 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.

This position is with Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

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Hulu, LLC 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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