Director, Strategy & Partnerships
$160,000–$190,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Partner with the executive team to shape and evaluate strategic priorities, growth opportunities, and key business decisions. Lead the evaluation of sports and entertainment rights, content, and distribution opportunities from initial business case through negotiation, developing recommendations on deal structure and long-term value. Assess pricing, packaging, go-to-market strategy, and unit economics across existing and emerging products while identifying new distribution channels to expand reach. Build sophisticated financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to assess partnerships and strategic alternatives. Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging business models to inform company strategy and develop executive-level recommendations and dashboards. Partner cross-functionally with Content, Finance, Legal, Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations to translate strategic recommendations into executable commercial plans. Support corporate development, investment, and strategic transactions including due diligence and business-case development. Apply AI and emerging analytical tools to accelerate research, financial analysis, and executive decision support.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, investment banking, strategic finance, corporate development, partnerships, consulting, or a similarly rigorous analytical and commercial environment
- Exceptional financial modeling and quantitative analytical skills
- Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of pricing, unit economics, go-to-market strategy, and partnership economics
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to synthesize complex financial, market, customer, and competitive information into clear strategic recommendations
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple high-priority workstreams in a fast-moving environment
- Bachelor's degree required
Desired Qualifications
- Prior investment banking or consulting experience strongly preferred
- AI proficiency, with demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools to accelerate research, analysis, modeling, and decision-making
- Experience in sports, media, streaming, entertainment, technology, content rights, distribution, or strategic partnerships preferred
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