Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10145208 Emplacement New York, New York, États-Unis Entreprise ESPN Date de publication 20/04/2026Résumé du poste:
ESPN Strategy is a highly visible team of professionals with backgrounds in consulting, investment banking, private equity, media & entertainment, and technology who serve as in-house advisors to ESPN’s executive leadership. The team plays a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term direction and has contributed to many of ESPN’s most impactful, enterprise-wide initiatives.
The Senior Director, Corporate Strategy will lead high-priority strategic initiatives with a particular focus on identifying growth opportunities across the evolving sports and media landscape. This role sits at the center of innovation—bringing together deep industry insight, rigorous analysis, and compelling storytelling to influence executive decision-making and unlock new areas of value creation. The role requires a strong understanding of the sports/media ecosystem, paired with quantitative and qualitative research expertise, rigorous financial and strategic analysis, and the ability to deliver clear, compelling presentations to senior leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and shape growth opportunities across ESPN’s portfolio, with a focus on where innovation, new business models, and emerging market dynamics intersect
- Own and frame strategic M&A and investment analyses, including financial modeling, valuation, and deal strategy in partnership with Corporate Development
- Develop a strong point of view on the sports media ecosystem, including trends in sports rights, licensing, distribution, and monetization—ESPN’s core business model
- Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives, bringing together partners across ESPN, Disney Entertainment, and Corporate functions (Finance, Research, Product, Programming, Content, Ad Sales, Legal, etc.)
- Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives through executive-level presentations, Board materials, and investor-facing content
- Drive long-range planning processes, including segment strategy development and executive alignment on key priorities
- Assess partnerships and new business opportunities, including content, technology, and adjacent growth areas
- Collaborate closely with Corporate Development and Research to align on market insights, valuation frameworks, and strategic recommendations
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 2–3 high-performing professionals, fostering a culture of rigor, curiosity, and impact
- Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing structure, clarity, and strategic perspective to ambiguous and high-stakes decisions
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategy, investment banking, private equity, or top-tier management consulting, ideally with exposure to media, sports, or technology
- Strong understanding of sports rights, licensing, and media economics, with the ability to connect industry dynamics to business strategy
- Proven ability to lead strategic M&A modeling and investment analysis, including building and framing complex financial models and translating them into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy and influence executive audiences through presentations and written materials
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with both quantitative rigor and qualitative judgment
- Executive presence and ability to operate effectively in a highly visible, fast-paced environment
- Experience working within large, matrixed organizations, with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment across stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $189,600 to $260,590 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.
Sur ESPN:
Travailler à ESPN est une expérience incomparable. En effet, nous trouvons toujours de nouvelles façons d’interagir avec les fans, quelle que soit la manière et le lieu où ils se connectent avec le sport. Chaque jour, nous faisons ce que personne n’a fait auparavant, et ce dans une culture dynamique où nous prenons des risques et nous surpassons continuellement. Lorsque vous disposez des toutes dernières technologies, d’idées révolutionnaires et de talents de classe mondiale dans votre équipe, chaque jour est extraordinaire.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ESPN, Inc , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ESPN.
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