Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development
Versant Media, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
Senior Director, Strategy & Business Development will play an important role as part of a highly visible team evaluating key strategic initiatives for Versant. This team supports Versant’s CEO and Chief Revenue & Business Officer in resource allocation decisions and identifying pathways to growth through content & media rights acquisitions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and organic opportunities. This role, reporting into the SVP of Strategy & Business Development, will focus primarily on opportunities related to Versant’s Sports and Entertainment businesses. The position will require the ability to think critically, oversee financial and strategic analyses, manage day‑to‑day processes with key internal stakeholders, develop strong relationships, and ultimately present findings to executives. This is an exciting opportunity that will provide exposure to senior leadership and the ability to engage in conversations that impact the course of Versant’s future.
Essential Responsibilities
Oversee and proactively identify key initiatives that drive meaningful revenue and EBITDA growth across Versant’s portfolio of Sports & Entertainment assets
Manage processes for sports media rights analyses, linear & digital platforming strategy work, commercial partnership evaluations and execution, supporting / ideating on M&A opportunities, and overall landscape analyses informing decisions
Lead the preparation of rigorous analyses to evaluate opportunities and present recommendations to senior leadership
Interface and negotiate with external partners on sports rights and commercial deal opportunities
Manage and mentor a dedicated team of direct reports
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and executives throughout the organization, serving as a trusted resource and direct liaison
Manage day‑to‑day communication with key internal partner teams
Coordinate processes needed for other projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Officer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience in a highly analytical role that includes a combination of the following:
Management consulting or investment banking, preferably within a Media, Technology & Telecom practice
Business development, strategy, corporate development, or corporate finance at a media or technology company
Proven strategic and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong interest in and general understanding of the media industry
High level of comfort interfacing with multiple levels of management
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Strong leadership skills with proven experience successfully managing others
Humble, positive, team‑first mentality with a desire to learn and get better every day
Additional Information
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
Salary range: $165,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible).
EEO Statement VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
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Essential Responsibilities
Oversee and proactively identify key initiatives that drive meaningful revenue and EBITDA growth across Versant’s portfolio of Sports & Entertainment assets
Manage processes for sports media rights analyses, linear & digital platforming strategy work, commercial partnership evaluations and execution, supporting / ideating on M&A opportunities, and overall landscape analyses informing decisions
Lead the preparation of rigorous analyses to evaluate opportunities and present recommendations to senior leadership
Interface and negotiate with external partners on sports rights and commercial deal opportunities
Manage and mentor a dedicated team of direct reports
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and executives throughout the organization, serving as a trusted resource and direct liaison
Manage day‑to‑day communication with key internal partner teams
Coordinate processes needed for other projects as required by the CEO, Chief Revenue & Business Officer, or SVP of Strategy & Business Development
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of experience in a highly analytical role that includes a combination of the following:
Management consulting or investment banking, preferably within a Media, Technology & Telecom practice
Business development, strategy, corporate development, or corporate finance at a media or technology company
Proven strategic and analytical skills, including significant financial modeling experience
Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong interest in and general understanding of the media industry
High level of comfort interfacing with multiple levels of management
Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Strong leadership skills with proven experience successfully managing others
Humble, positive, team‑first mentality with a desire to learn and get better every day
Additional Information
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.
Salary range: $165,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible).
EEO Statement VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
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