Manager, Strategy & Development - Comcast Interactive Media - Philadelphia, PA

Authored by dmw on April 4, 2007 - 2:07pm.

Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) is the division of Comcast formed in 2005 to grow online media businesses. CIM manages Comcast.net, our portal for high-speed Internet subscribers, thePlatform, a company that provides technology to manage digital content, and other new online businesses in development. CIM is focused on developing interactive services that offer video, entertainment and information to consumers across multiple platforms.

The Manager of Strategy & Development will be an integral member of CIM’s Strategy & Development group, working closely with senior management on:
Developing CIM’s overall strategy and leading high-priority strategic initiatives Identifying, evaluating and recommending specific M&A opportunities, supporting the execution of transactions and overseeing any PMI efforts Ensuring revenue maximization across CIM’s properties Leading business development and partnership discussions, including distribution, technology/product, content and monetization deals Supporting CIM’s Product Management, Content Development and Marketing groups with strategy and business planning Overseeing business modeling and long-range financial planning This role’s specific responsibilities will include:
•Formulating new business opportunities and developing/presenting business plans.
•Developing and managing detailed financial models, projections, and budgets.
• Evaluating the economics and business models of specific products/services, companies, and industry sectors.
• Supporting the launch of new products by working with key constituents across CIM’s functions (product development, programming, operations, etc.) to ensure alignment with business objectives • Conducting business development discussions with potential partners.
• Creating deal summaries and briefing relevant CIM departments on key business terms, contract milestones and delivery dates • Outlining key trends, conducting competitive analysis and focusing on emerging changes in the industry, while communicating the implications for CIM’s businesses and strategy.

• Bachelors degree
• 2-4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking or venture capital with a focus on the media and/or online sectors or in a strategy/business development/financial planning role at a leading media or online company
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong problem solving skills and thought leadership.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships and achieve results by working collaboratively with others.
• Due diligence experience on new technologies/start-up companies a strong plus.
• Technical understanding and working knowledge of online technologies and their applications highly desirable.
• Must possess strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong MS Excel and Powerpoint skills

Web Address: www.comcast.com/careers

Email Address for Replies: jennifer_sharpe@cable.comcast.com