Job Description

Req Id: 413825

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content - we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

The Bell Media team creates and delivers the best Canadian and international content across our digital media, television, radio, and out-of-home advertising platforms. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for innovative team players ready to take some of the most well-known entertainment brands in the country to the next level.

Summary

The Specialist, Content Distribution Strategy will play a key role in crafting the tactics to bring Bell Media\xe2\x80\x99s leading portfolio of video assets to Canadians, maximizing both reach and revenue. This individual will support Bell Media\xe2\x80\x99s different distribution channels including direct-to-consumer, traditional pay TV, and in-app-purchase partnerships across our various brands (Crave, TSN, RDS, CTV, Noovo, and more). In addition, this individual will play an instrumental role in supporting Bell Media\xe2\x80\x99s strategic planning process, ensuring Bell Media is optimally positioned in the ever evolving and increasingly digital TV industry. This is a key business role that requires exceptional analytical skills, critical thinking, complex modelling, and deep understanding of all things TV.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiation and Sales Support

• Support negotiations with revenue analytics and modelling. Create and develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate offers. Summarize and present conclusions. Interface with clients as necessary.
• Work closely with the Subscriber Revenue Analytics Team to ensure all negotiation models are bridged to the latest subscriber reports, forecasts, and the annual business plan.
• Prepare presentations including the impact of key negotiations, benefits and return on investment for sales initiatives, subscriber revenue presentations, and other business initiatives.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the market and communicate possible impacts to the business.
• Complete special projects, presentations and ad hoc reports to support senior management decision making.

Strategic Planning:

• Support and facilitate the digital transformation of Bell Media\xe2\x80\x99s distribution strategy for video products by owning the business cases and financial analysis for new projects to grow our business. In 2023, Bell Media launched several new initiatives including TSN+ and ad supported Crave tiers, and we have many more exciting projects in our pipeline.
• Liaison with stakeholders in various departments such as finance, programming, product, ad sales, marketing, and Bell consumer to ensure new initiatives are assessed holistically and represent the optimal path forward for Bell.
• Create presentation materials that clearly and effectively equip Bell Media\xe2\x80\x99s leadership team to drive internal change at the highest levels of our organization.

Industry Intelligence and Research

• Develop market expertise through continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment. Maintain up to date understanding of distribution platforms and developments in technology, changes in the regulatory environment, industry news and events.
• Monitor the content distribution market including distributors\xe2\x80\x99 products and service offerings.

Critical Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business or Finance
• Superior analytical skills combined with the ability to construct/deconstruct complex financial proposals.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• A deep passion for all things TV and Media, with a strong desire to build a long-term career in the space
• Media and/or telecommunications industry experience in a business strategy role is an asset

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 09/27/2023

For work arrangements that are \xe2\x80\x98Hybrid\xe2\x80\x99, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Bell please email our Diversity & Inclusion Team at .

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