Business Growth Analyst & Project Manager

MLB Network seeks a motivated and analytical Business Growth Analyst & Project Manager in a new position to support strategic business growth planning initiatives while coordinating the flow of information, visibility and execution across content production projects with external and internal clients/departments. This dual-role position bridges business analysis, operations and project/client management, ensuring that company business growth and strategy is translated into well-executed production deliverables.

Responsibilities:

Analyst:

  • Assist in identifying new business growth opportunities across target markets and industry segments.
  • Research and analyze potential target clients, partners and markets aligned with company strategy.
  • Support development of target client lists, outreach strategies and opportunity pipelines.
  • Conduct opportunity analysis, including market size, revenue potential and competitive positioning.
  • Assist and prepare briefing materials, market intelligence reports and business development presentations.
  • Assist leadership in evaluating potential partnerships, collaborations and business expansion initiatives.
  • Aggregate and identify necessary data/information on internal and external resources/capabilities for business growth opportunities
  • Support and assist translating strategic objectives into actionable project plans.

Project Manager:

  • Track KPIs and report progress against strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as the point of contact for external clients and internal departments on assigned production projects.
  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communication between internal departments and external clients.
  • Track project progress and client deliverables and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify potential issues, risks or delays and help coordinate solutions with internal departments and clients.
  • Ensure project deliverables align with agreed timelines, quality standards and client expectations.
  • Maintain project documentation including timelines, deliverables and status reports.

General

  • Work closely with internal departments including Business/Legal Affairs, Finance, Production, Operations and Marketing teams to execute initiatives and client servicing.
  • Facilitate communication between leadership, internal departments and external clients.
  • Support continuous improvement of project workflows and production processes.
  • Other such duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, operations or project management in the field of content production.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and presentation tools.
  • Experience working with third-party vendors/clients.
  • Knowledge of content production workflows.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as schedules require.
  • Key Skills:
    • Strategic thinking
    • Data analysis
    • Project management
    • Client management
    • Cross-functional collaboration
    • Process improvement
    • Multitasking
    • Self starter
  • Must possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field with top academic credentials and references.

Position Reports to:

  • SVP, Head of Business Growth & Legal

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Company Contributed 401K Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Family Leave Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Why MLB Network?

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at MLBNHR@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

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