Business Analyst

Position: 2026 Business Analyst
Company Overview:

Activate is the leading management consulting firm for the Entertainment, Media, Technology, and Internet industries. We are uniquely qualified to help companies improve revenue performance, position their businesses for growth, and define strategies to own their future. We have extensive industry experience and deep functional expertise, helping companies deliver significant results. Leading companies turn to us to find ways to grow their revenues, take advantage of digital opportunities, and get ahead of the forces transforming their businesses.

About the Business Analyst Role:

Business Analysts will leverage and build upon their analytical, critical thinking, and research skills from day one and will work closely with members at all levels of the organization, from fellow analysts to the managing directors and CEO. They are largely expected to support their team from inception to the delivery of a project.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Industry and user research (e.g., market/consumer trends, commissioned surveys, expert interviews)
• Analysis such as market sizing, building revenue models, and financial analysis
• Contribution to brainstorming and the general direction of analysis
• Creating and designing client presentations
• Note-taking and information gathering during meetings
• Keeping up with overall technology and media trends

You will receive training and coaching on:

• Structuring and creating an action plan to work through complex problems
• Working effectively with a team to come up with the best recommendations
• Structure and create an action plan to work through complex problems
• Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with clients to better serve them
• Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences
• Build rapport and garner buy-in from internal and external stakeholders
• Research and analytical tools, and skills
• AI

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree accompanied by a strong academic record
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and research capabilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• A strong interest in the media/tech space
• Independent, motivated, and proactive team player

Activate compensates its consultants competitively for the impact they deliver. Business Analysts will receive a base salary of $105,000, with the opportunity to earn a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25%, resulting in total potential compensation of $131,250. Additionally, we also provide a non-contributory safe harbor 401(k) payment of 3% of gross compensation.