At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver strategic initiatives in a global media environment.
- Company: Join Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in media and entertainment.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic, fast-paced workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact on key growth areas and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategy consulting or business development with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
- Hybrid Working
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a hybrid work model, combining remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your line manager.
Subject to applicable laws, WBD / your line manager reserves the right to change this working arrangement where essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.
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.
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Senior Analyst, Business Development, CNNIC in London employer: CNN
At CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while providing employees with the opportunity to engage directly with senior leadership and influence strategic initiatives in a fast-paced global media environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, we empower our team members to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact across international markets.
