MGM Alternative is seeking a Senior Operations & Strategy Executive who will work closely with the General Manager (GM) of MGM Alternative Big Fish Entertainment and Evolution Media to develop & execute business strategies and drive operational excellence. This role is dedicated to (a) strategy and planning tasks (b) devising and implementing best business practices to improve operations and (c) identifying developing and managing strategic initiatives for the division to drive growth.
Key job responsibilities
Identify develop and manage strategic initiatives to drive business and P&L performance ensuring were maximizing revenue growth.
Author business documents that communicate the state of the business and recommend new initiatives.
Identify and establish goals related metrics track progress and manage through obstacles to ensure that the division meets these goals.
Execute ad hoc projects including business presentations and documents.
Liaise with Finance for the development of annual and longterm plans.
Identify and build business rationales for new areas of investment developing financial/business models as needed.
Regularly inspect the effectiveness of operating mechanisms and implement improved approaches including ways to optimize resources.
In addition to teams within the division (Creative and Production) work crossfunctionally with Business & Legal Affairs Finance PR/Communications Finance and other Amazon divisions to identify new initiatives and drive them through to .
About the team
Candidate will work closely with senior leadership/department heads in LA NY and UK focused on expansion and increasing margins. Finding and creating opportunities for efficiencies and growth.
Education:
Bachelors degree in business finance or related field (or equivalent work experience)
1015 years engaging with senior executives preferably in:
Strategy
Business operations
Program management
Business development Entertainment industry experience strongly preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Key Competencies:
Strategic thinking business acumen
Strong analytical and recommendation development skills
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to influence at all organizational levels
Process implementation and change management expertise
Problemsolving and deadline management
Project and results delivery
Extensive Knowledge of the reality TV business past and present.
Passion for entertainment particularly unscripted content.
Ability to create and present decks write effective emails comfortable researching coldcalling networking etc.
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $268500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.