Associate, Corporate Strategy

This is a Full Time Job

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a strategic, creative, and forward-thinking Corporate Strategy, Associate to support. Corporate Strategy, Associate will play a critical role in supporting WME’s Head of Corporate Strategy on high-impact, data-driven projects that shape the direction of the agency. This position offers the opportunity to apply a rigorous analytical lens to complex business challenges in a changing entertainment landscape, contribute to executive-level strategy development, and collaborate cross-functionally to unlock growth across business units. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in strategic thinking, financial analysis, and storytelling, combined with exceptional execution skills and a collaborative mindset.

Key Contributions and Responsibilities:

- Support the WME Head of Corporate Strategy by driving analysis on enterprise-level strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.

- Structure and build data-driven presentations that tell a clear and compelling narrative to executive stakeholders.

- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including industry benchmarking, competitive analysis, and trend assessments.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, lead fact-finding interviews, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.

- Support the evaluation of M&A opportunities through initial financial modeling, market research, and strategic fit analysis.

- Partner with business unit leaders to identify growth levers and assist in developing division-specific strategic plans.

- Execute with discretion, professionalism, and a high degree of confidentiality in sensitive or high-stakes engagements.

- Develop and maintain dashboards and tools that enable better business intelligence and decision-making.

- Assist in preparing board materials, internal strategy briefs, and investor-facing narratives.

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met with attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Skills:

- Fluency in financial modeling and data analysis, particularly using Microsoft Excel.

- Fluency in presentation building, e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint and Keynote.

- Strong communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives for executive audiences.

- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across teams and levels.

- Excellent prioritization and multitasking capabilities; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

- Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and intellectual curiosity.

- Ability to work effectively with others.

- Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to the fast-paced nature of the entertainment industry.

- Able to be nimble and adapt quickly to new technologies and processes.

- Perpetual learner’s attitude, always looking for ways to improve processes and learn and grow.

- Excellent communication skills

- Team player with a strong work ethic and high level of confidentiality.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; degree in business, economics, or a related field is a plus.

- 2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy at a top-tier firm or company.

- Demonstrated experience conducting business analysis, modeling financial data, and synthesizing strategic recommendations.

- Strong writing and copywriting skills.

- Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills with both clients and internal teams.

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.