Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development

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Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development

New York, New York

YES Network, the #1 Regional Sports Network in the country, seeks a Senior Manager of Strategy & Business Development to join its team based in NYC. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Business Development, in this high-impact role you will help shape the future of YES, driving innovation and revenue growth in the evolving sports media landscape. In this role, you will lead the key initiatives that will enable YES to continue to thrive in an evolving sports media ecosystem.

This includes driving growth of The Gotham Sports App DTC subscription business, developing new revenue streams, and expanding YES’ distribution and reach. In addition, you will spearhead cross-functional initiatives with senior leaders in Marketing, Finance, and Advertising Sales to drive strategic transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the VP of Strategy and Business Development and SVP of Finance, prepare and maintain YES’ Digital Business P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling new scenarios
• Opportunity for growth into P&L leadership role
• Lead cross-functional teams and / or external partners to achieve strategic goals
• Integrate new strategies in the context of legacy business models
• Lead preparation of quarterly Board of Directors materials
• In partnership with strategic and financial investors, identify potential M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships with leagues, teams, media companies, and external vendors
• Oversee audience research and user analytics to generate actionable insights for the business and ad-sales teams
• Evaluate and develop strategic responses to major trends in the sports and media ecosystems (e.g., changing consumption habits, digital advertising, team / league media rights strategies)
• Special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS / BA, MBA Optional
• 4-6 years’ experience in consulting, strategy, business development, product management, and / or finance
• Deep understanding of trends, challenges, and opportunities in the direct-to-consumer sports media space
• Proven ability to negotiate and structure high-impact partnerships
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple work streams
• Experience developing effective working relationships in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated success in navigating and solving complex strategic challenges in media and sports
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Team-oriented with high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and written / verbal communication skills

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Additional Important Information & Offerings:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, FSA/HSA, parental leave, transit commuter benefits
• 401k w/ employer match
• Salary range: $130K-$145K
• Strong team-centric and collaborative company culture environment

The YES Network owns the exclusive regional media rights of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Nets. YES, which has earned 151 Emmy Awards since its 2002 launch, also televises original biography, interview and magazine programs, college sports and Manchester City and AC Milan soccer.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Business Development and Strategy/Planning
• Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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