Associate Director - Media and Entertainment Industry

Senior analyst – Associate Director – Media & Entertainment

As a Senior Analyst (Associate Director) at EY, you will be an expert in Media & Entertainment industry, contributing to EY's distinctive perspective on client issues within the domain. You will lead specific programs within this sector, delivering high-impact analysis and insights on Media & Entertainment trends and on the activation of these insights with clients. Recognized as a subject matter expert, you will provide analytical support and strategic advice on developments within Media & Entertainment to both clients and EY leadership.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop a strong internal brand to become recognized within EY as a leader and subject matter expert at the business unit and executive level.
• 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.
• Proactively support the development of the Insights strategy for the domain, based on business priorities and a detailed understanding of the domain’s 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong presentation skills, with experience influencing senior clients and internal decision-makers.
• Demonstrated 10+ years of relevant 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.

What we look for

We are looking for individuals who are curious, strategic thinkers with a commercial perspective driven by an understanding of client experiences and broader marketplace dynamics. 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 Lead Analyst and other Analysts to deliver insightful content that helps EY differentiate itself in the marketplace and proactively identify new business opportunities and risks.