Streaming Content Strategy & Analysis Manager, CNN

New York City, NY (On-site)

$70K/yr – $130K/yrManager4+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own platform analytics and content investment decisions for CNNs streaming portfolio by turning data into actionable strategy and cross functional storytelling for senior leadership.

  • Own multiple analytical workstreams from KPI definition to post launch reviews, coordinating with Data & Analytics, Finance, Programming, and Product.
  • Translate complex analyses into executive ready insights and strategic materials for content investment discussions.
  • Identify trends, benchmarks, and opportunities to inform title level and portfolio strategies and drive platform growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Analyze content performance and audience trends to generate insights that inform programming and content investment decisions.
  • Develop analytical frameworks and reporting to evaluate title-level and portfolio performance across CNN’s streaming platform.
  • Identify key performance indicators and emerging trends to guide content strategy and platform growth.
  • Maintain a working understanding of competitive activity and broader industry developments.
  • Support the evaluation of potential content investments by helping develop strategic and financial rationale for programming initiatives.
  • Contribute to the preparation of materials used in content investment and programming decision discussions with leadership.
  • Track content pipeline updates and support reporting on the progress and outcomes of content decisions.
  • Assist in post-launch performance reviews and analyses to evaluate results against original strategic expectations.
  • Partner with Data & Analytics, Finance, Programming, Research, Product, and Content Development to support content strategy initiatives.
  • Help build tools, processes, and reporting that improve visibility into platform performance and content insights.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, FP&A, business development, or similar analytical roles.
  • Experience in media and entertainment and or direct-to-consumer businesses preferred.
  • Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex quantitative and qualitative analyses into clear insights and recommendations.
  • Strong ability to synthesize analytical outputs, identify the “so what,” develop early hypotheses, and propose next lines of inquiry.
  • Proven experience creating executive-ready presentations and strategic materials, with exceptional attention to detail and strong visual storytelling skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative and diplomatic, with experience working across cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • employee wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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