Biz Ops has a “C.H.E.C.K. Yourself” philosophy, necessary to building trust with colleagues and peers, subject matter expertise, and critical thinking skills:
CURIOUS: Desire to learn – both about specific topics and how to grow as a professional. Willingness to ask questions and to question one’s own thinking/experiences. Team members approach challenges and opportunities with an open mind about how to tackle them, not with the conclusions already in hand.
HUMBLE: One’s knowledge relative to others is tiny relative to all available knowledge. Recognition that outcomes are some combination of skill, circumstances, and luck – not always in the same proportion.
EMPATHETIC: Working effectively with others requires an understanding of where they see themselves relative to others, including you. Priorities, planning, and actions are informed by incentives, context, and individual experience – they operate in a feedback loop that is unlikely to be effectively altered by evaluating outcomes without understanding process.
CONFIDENT: Trust in one’s intentions and abilities should affirm contributions to a project. Skills can always be honed, and expertise can gained, but only with the self-assurance that participation is warranted. It takes just as much confidence to ask a question admitting a lack of knowledge as it does to make an informed declaration. Arrogance is confidence without humility and curiosity.
KNOWLEDGEABLE: Expertise, information, and insight are valuable inputs to informed decision-making. Critical judgments should be made with the benefit of both evidence and perspective, which is separated from opinion by the pattern recognition developed through experience and reflection.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree, media experience and/or consulting experience preferred.
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3+ years of experience with an MBA or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in strategy/Corp Dev, strategic planning, business operations, operations, or a similar role within the media and entertainment industry.
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Proven track record of identifying and developing successful business strategies that drive growth and profitability.
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Experience in communicating with executive teams, executing projects for senior leadership and managing a varied set of stakeholders.
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Experience translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives.
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Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Demonstrated history of intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness.
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Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex strategic, financial, and operational information into clear, compelling communications
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Able to translate complicated financial, contractual, strategic, or operational minutiae into relevant, digestible outputs.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Deep understanding of the media and entertainment industry and its various business lines.