Senior Analyst, Business Development, CNNI Commercial
Job Description
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
Join CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. In this role, you’ll work at the heart of CNN’s global business—helping shape strategy, unlock new revenue opportunities, and support high-impact initiatives across our international portfolio.
You’ll partner with senior leaders and teams across the business to turn data into insight, ideas into action, and strategy into results. From developing business cases to supporting major initiatives like CNN’s FAST channels and international direct-to-consumer expansion, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of CNN’s global business.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Build financial models, business cases, and strategic plans to support new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
- Create clear, compelling presentations and materials for senior leadership, helping bring complex ideas to life.
- Analyze business performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to generate actionable insights.
- Track key metrics and evaluate performance across business lines to inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with teams across CNN, CNN US, and Warner Bros. Discovery to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Contribute to the execution of high-priority growth areas, including FAST channels and CNN’s international D2C expansion.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities and delivering high-quality work.
Qualifications & Experience...
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record.
- 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, business development, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building financial models and business cases.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create polished, executive-ready materials.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear insights.
- Preferred experience in media, digital, or advertising industries.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $86,940.00 - $161,460.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.