Business Operations Manager (Disney Entertainment Television)

Business Operations Manager

The Business Operations Manager will play an integral role in working with Disney Entertainment Television Leadership, Content Programming, Content Scheduling, FAST programming, FAST distribution, International Territories and Finance teams to help manage and optimize key aspects of the P&L for the linear entertainment networks and digital properties globally. Key responsibilities will include communicating to leadership financial and programming impacts of actuals, forecasts, and ad-hoc events related to the Networks P&L, including supporting international territories. In addition, the Business Operations Manager will build models, conduct analyses, and provide data-backed recommendations to Programming teams on multi-platform content strategy.

The Business Operations Manager will be an intellectually curious and proactive problem-solver passionate about the Media industry, who can oversee multiple priorities simultaneously and is comfortable with ambiguity. The role requires high attention to detail, exceptional financial, strategic, and operational analysis, strong presentation skills, and executive presence. A key component of the role will require skills in communication and fostering relationships across the organization, while being able to succinctly provide insights and actionable recommendations for various audiences, including senior leadership. This position will report to the Director, Business Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Strategy, Programming, and Finance groups to build and maintain Network P&Ls, with particular focus on the Disney Channels, ABC networks, and National Geographic channels.
• Look at financial opportunities to improve Networks P&Ls through efficiencies, strategic changes, and revenue growth.
• Develop leadership role in managing Disney Channels content slates, collaborating with Finance and Programming to ensure accurate dissemination of key information around production timelines, costs, strategic changes, and scheduling.
• Partner with Content teams to maintain and track budgets, while meeting financial goals of the organization.

• Support development of LRP and AOP forecasts, and work closely with Finance and other stakeholders to develop appropriate actions from forecasts.
• Support the acquisitions team by running analysis & providing recommendations for investments in Networks related acquisitions, particularly for Disney brands.
• Work with Ad Sales, Research, and Finance teams in support of multi-platform businesses, including FAST and YouTube.
• Partner with International programming teams to identify opportunities to drive financial efficiency, share best practices, and optimize strategies.
• Regularly collaborate with programming teams to ensure budgets are being managed efficiently while also achieving all content needs and requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed recurring updates for senior leadership on DET Networks financial results and programming strategies.
• Regularly collaborate with financial teams to ensure Networks perspective is accurately reflected and updated accordingly.
• Work with Content teams, Strategy, and Finance to develop annual content investment plans in alignment with company goals/priorities.
• Assemble ad-hoc summaries, presentations, analyses, and other communications for senior leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in business operations, finance, or strategy roles, preferably within media.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytical skills required, preferably with experience in building financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including comfort and experience with presenting to executives.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to assess and make sense of a large amount of data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to work cross functionally, collaborating with multiple teams in a diverse array of functional areas.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills; able to develop creative solutions, even when dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong sense of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• Ability to adapt while working in a flexible, fast-paced, and ever-changing business environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant areas preferred include Business, Economics, Finance or similar discipline.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $121,000 to $162,200 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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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