Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

The Senior Analyst, Strategy & Business Development will play an important role as part of a highly visible team evaluating key strategic initiatives for VERSANT Media. This team supports VERSANT's CEO and Chief Revenue & Business Officer in resource allocation decisions and identifying pathways to growth through content & media rights acquisitions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and organic opportunities. This role will focus primarily on opportunities related to News content across SpinCo’s platforms including MS NOW, CNBC, and existing and new digital extensions of each brand. The position will require in-depth financial and strategic analysis, research, and support for building business recommendations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Detailed financial modeling in evaluation of growth initiatives, partnerships and M&A transactions focused on VERSANT's News business
• Prepare detailed presentations to convey analysis conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership
• Conduct research and evaluate market trends relevant to VERSANT's businesses
• Work in partnership with rest of team to ideate around new growth opportunities in the News space and present findings
• Support other projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Offer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy / business development
• Solid interest and/or prior experience in media industry strongly preferred
• Superior quantitative skills, including in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint High degree of professionalism and the ability to interact with senior management
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Humble, positive, team-first mentality with desire to learn / get better every day

Additional Information:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.
• Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.