Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

Division Story

Most people don’t realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That’s probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

Job Description

The Role: EVP, Head of Corporate Development & Strategy

The EVP, Head of Corporate Development & Strategy will play a pivotal role in driving our strategic direction and growth. You will be responsible for leading the Corporate Development function, which includes board management, M&A, investments, finding organic growth opportunities and a. This role reports into the Chief Financial Officer with a dotted line to our President & Chairman of A+E Networks and will sit on our Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Board Management: Develop materials and financial projections to communicate our business performance and plan to external stakeholders.
• M&A and Investments: Lead M&A and investments from end-to-end from strategy, sourcing, due diligence, execution and integration based on our business strategy and product vision.
• Strategic Projects: Work cross functionally with the executive team to help shape corporate strategy and lead special projects.
• Driving our Growth: Lead organic growth initiatives through new business launches, look for opportunities internally to consult and provide resources to other divisions, amplifying our innovation.
• People and Thought Leadership: Manage and lead a small but mighty Corporate Development team. Provide leadership to company by embodying our values. Show creativity, innovation, and a dedication to our strategy by including principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the division’s work and purpose.  

 

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience leading and managing transactions in house.
• Has substantial experience and skills in strategic and financial analysis, complex deal structuring, project management, negotiations, and communication.
• Has launched a new business initiative in the media space (DTC Media, Studio Operations, Digital Publishers, etc.)
• Can tell a story through data and variety of formats (verbal, written, presentations, etc.) and flex to a variety of audiences, both internal and external.
• Has experience working across multiple regions (e.g., Americas, EMEA, APAC) and diverse industries
• Is collaborative and brings an inclusive approach to leadership and problem solving.
• Has experience managing and leading a team.
• Brings a proven track record of creativity and influencing change.
• Thrives in ambiguity.

 

Basic Qualifications

• At least 10 years working in corporate development, investment banking, private equity or consulting
• At least 10 years of transactional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with linear television
• At least 5 years of people management experience
• Able to travel to Stamford, CT or NYC as needed (often on short notice)

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $422,593 - $507,111

Annual Incentive Target: 40.00%

 

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

 

A+E Networks proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.  The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.