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EY

Director – Strategy and Execution, Media Value Creation

EY

. Lead and execute operationally focused projects across the transaction lifecycle .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in operational due diligence, value creation planning, and performance improvement within the media sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Operational Due DiligenceValue Creation PlanningRevenue Growth StrategiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipMedia Business Models

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Hard Skills
Financial Statement AnalysisOperational TransformationPerformance ImprovementQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisCommercial TransformationGo-To-Market StrategyPricing StrategyMonetization StrategyAudience Engagement
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft CopilotAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
MBA Preferred
Industry Keywords
MediaContent MonetizationAudience MonetizationDigital MediaAdvertisingRights and LicensingDistributionLive EntertainmentSports ManagementCarve-Outs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and execute operationally focused projects across the transaction lifecycle
  • Lead operational due diligence focused on EBITDA upside and operational risk
  • Support buy-side carve-out and integration planning
  • Develop post-acquisition 100-day and value creation plans
  • Lead ongoing performance improvement and exit readiness planning
  • Lead multidisciplinary workstreams focused on strategic growth, go-to-market transformation, pricing and monetization, commercial operating model design, revenue operations, sales effectiveness, and marketing effectiveness
  • Drive revenue growth and monetization strategies across subscription, advertising, sponsorship, ticketing, content monetization, rights and licensing, distribution, and audience engagement revenue streams
  • Develop growth strategies for customer acquisition, audience growth, retention, pricing, monetization, sales effectiveness, and marketing effectiveness
  • Support commercial and operational diligence, value creation planning, carve-outs, integrations, separation planning, post-acquisition transformation, performance improvement, and exit readiness
  • Identify opportunities to improve commercial operating models, revenue operations, organizational effectiveness, and performance management
  • Work with executive stakeholders to align growth initiatives with strategic objectives, operational priorities, and investor expectations
  • Drive business development pursuits, presentations, client meetings, and practice development initiatives
  • Coach, train, and mentor junior team members

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Sports Management, Entertainment Management, or related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience
  • Experience working with one or more specified Media sub-sectors, including Studios, Content & IP, Sports, Live Entertainment, Streaming, Digital Media, Advertising, Rights & Licensing, Distribution, Audience Monetization, or related Media sectors
  • Understanding of Media business models and value drivers, including subscription, advertising, sponsorship, content monetization, ticketing, rights and licensing, audience engagement, and distribution economics
  • Strategy and operations management consulting experience
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving/modeling skills and ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights
  • Experience in operational due diligence, commercial due diligence, operational transformation, value creation, and performance improvement
  • Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs with quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Experience leading value creation, commercial transformation, go-to-market, revenue growth, pricing, monetization, or performance improvement engagements
  • Deep understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics, with ability to identify and quantify value creation opportunities
  • Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams in complex business environments
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills and ability to develop long-lasting internal and external relationships
  • Must reside in or be within commutable distance to the office location
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
  • MBA is preferred
  • Knowledge of firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • EY Paid Holidays
  • Winter/Summer breaks
  • Personal/Family Care leave
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Inclusive culture
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities