Senior Analyst Media

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The media and entertainment sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by emerging platforms, changing preferences, business models, and technologies, all of which are challenging and redefining traditional industry boundaries. As a Senior Sector Analyst within the Media & Entertainment domain at EY, you will be an expert on key domain topics, contributing to EY's distinctive perspective on client issues within the domain.

You will lead specific programs within your area of expertise, delivering high-impact analysis and insights for the Domain and its activation with clients. Recognized as a subject matter expert, you will provide analytical support and strategic advice on domain developments to both clients and EY leadership.

This career opportunity is open across US and UK.

• Develop a strong internal brand to become recognized within EY as a Media & Entertainment subject matter expert at the business unit and executive level.
• Lead and deliver insight programs focused on priority topics such as streaming evolution, digital monetization, personalized experiences, sports media transformation, and the creator economy.
• Engage with senior domain stakeholders to provide commercial perspectives on issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the domain, preparing insightful analysis on the impact of those trends for EY and its clients.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the firm at selected events to enhance EY’s presence in the market.
• Collaborate with domain stakeholders and EY colleagues across Insights and Clients and Industries to support business development activities and service delivery to clients.
• Working with the Lead Analyst, proactively support the development of the Media & Entertainment insights agenda, ensuring alignment with business objectives and emerging industry dynamics.
• Lead the creation of specific insights by leveraging EY’s proprietary knowledge and collaborating with Clients and Industries colleagues.
• Identify opportunities for cross-Domain collaboration and share insights with other Insights and Clients and Industries teams.
• Synthesize diverse perspectives and sources to develop compelling insights that drive results.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to provide analytic insights.
• Coach less-experienced team members to improve their skills in research, analysis, data analytics, and visualization.

• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to connect data, industry signals, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience influencing senior clients and internal decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• A proactive self-starter, able to bring new ideas for new insights to leadership.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively in a global, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to proactively build a network of internal and external contacts to shape insights.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

We are looking for an individual who is curious, strategic thinker with a commercial perspective driven by an understanding of client experiences and broader marketplace dynamics. You should have deep expertise in the media and entertainment sector, with a robust understanding of industry value chains, evolving business models (e.g. streaming, digital, experiential). You should have strong analytical skills and the ability to present insights to clients, including at the executive level, in support of the domain’s agenda.

A collaborative mindset is essential, as you will play a vital role in responding to emerging issues with technical experts across the EY network. You will work closely with the Domain…