Senior Analyst, Business Development, CNNIC
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.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role...
As a Senior Analyst, Business Development within CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), you will contribute to both shaping and delivering strategic initiatives across a global, multi-market business. This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key growth areas, including new ventures, distribution, and direct-to-consumer products.
You will combine data analysis, strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration to support revenue growth and business expansion across international markets. If you're looking to apply your analytical skills in a fast-paced, global media environment, this role offers excellent development and impact.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Develop business plans, financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives and new ventures.
Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations by interpreting business data, market trends and competitor activity.
Create clear, structured presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Partner across CNNIC, CNN US and Warner Bros. Discovery to gather inputs and support cross-functional initiatives.
Track business performance, KPIs and ROI across business units and new initiatives, providing optimisation insights.
Support the development and execution of new business initiatives, including partnerships and operational plans.
Contribute to priority growth areas, including FAST channels and the international rollout of CNN All Access.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous background in strategy consulting, investment banking or business development within a relevant sector.
Proven ability to build high-quality financial models and structured business cases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with confidence working with complex data sets.
Advanced Excel skills and experience producing clear, well-structured presentations.
Exposure to media, advertising or working within a complex global organisation is advantageous.
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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.