Sr Analyst, Content Planning & Analysis
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Sr Analyst, Content Planning & Analysis Req
ID: 10128131 Job Description: Disney Entertainment (DE) is one of
the three major business segments of The Walt Disney Company,
consisting of Disney's entertainment media and content businesses,
including its motion picture film studios, television networks and
studios, direct-to-consumer streaming services, and international
businesses. The primary role of the Content Planning & Analysis
(CP&A) team is to provide analytical strategy support for
content valuation and investment decisions for Disney’s
direct-to-consumer streaming services (Disney and Hulu). The team
works cross-functionally across Disney Entertainment segment
finance, direct-to-consumer strategy, data analytics, research,
operations, marketing, content partnerships and
programming/creative teams to translate DTC streaming data into
financial decisions regarding the production and licensing of shows
and films. The team works closely with senior leadership to provide
strategic insights and help inform critical business decisions for
the streaming and content businesses. Job Summary: ??The Senior
Analyst, Content Planning & Analysis will be responsible for
analytically evaluating investment and performance of the content
on the various Disney Streaming platforms (Disney, Hulu) and across
multiple distribution windows. This role will work on projects
involving different content categories/genres and portfolio level
analyses, content engagement, third party licensing deal
valuations, distribution and windowing decisions, and
executive-level reporting for senior leaders. The role will also
contribute to the development and application of analytical
methodologies and KPI tracking for evaluating the performance of
content. This position requires a blend of strategic/financial
competencies (financial modeling, organized summaries,
deck-building, articulating narratives to stakeholders, etc.), data
analytical skills (has both strong Excel and R/SQL proficiencies),
attention to detail, and a passion for TV and film. ?
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Create and assemble
portfolio level content analyses, models, summaries, data
visualizations, and decks using Excel and other data
analytical/visualization tools such as R and SQL that create
compelling presentations on 1) performance of programming
initiatives (including first-party and third-party content across
various windows) and content trends in major markets; 2) benchmark
portfolio performance metrics against investment targets; and 3)
synthesize insights and recommendations for leadership on content
strategy Perform title-level deal valuation modeling/analyses and
3P Content performance reports to support content acquisition deals
for US and international territories, and seek new ways to further
optimize valuation approaches and improving ROI on the acquisitions
Maintain, update, curate, and automate key content metadata
datasets (e.g., attributes, categorization, rights information) to
ensure completeness, accuracy, and usability across reporting and
analytical systems by leveraging internal databases and advanced
data/AI tools Develop and support content economics frameworks and
financial models that inform content valuation, portfolio
optimization, and content strategy by incorporating key revenue,
cost, and margin dynamics. Required Education,
Experience/Skills/Training: ??4 year degree in relevant fields
(e.g., Statistics, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business) with
strong academic performance. ?3 years of work experience preferably
in analytical/finance/strategy roles or other quantitative fields
(internship experience acceptable). ?Proficiency in R, SQL, and
Excel for data analysis, transformation, and modeling. ?Comfortable
working on multiple workstreams concurrently and can effectively
prioritize, communicate progress to project teams, maintain quality
of work, and meet deadlines. ?High aptitude, attention to detail,
and enthusiasm for complex problem solving and financial modeling
?Brings new perspectives on processes and analytical approaches
with the ability to lead small projects with minimal guidance
?Strong data and strategic storytelling skills including the
ability to produce executive-ready presentations and communicate
complex analyses to a variety of leaders and stakeholders (e.g.
financial, strategic and/or creative leadership) ?High EQ,
professional maturity, and ability to engage with senior
stakeholders with developed opinions ?Motivated, proactive,
disciplined, flexible, with an enthusiastic/optimistic attitude
?Collaborative, coachable team-player that is willing to receive
and give guidance from/to peers and new members respectively
?Familiarity with basic-to-intermediate statistical concepts and
analysis techniques. ?Demonstrated interest in the entertainment
and/or tech industries. ??? ?Preferred: ?Proven track record of
automating recurring analytical or reporting processes. ?Experience
with Python, Tableau, Databricks, or other data analytics tools is
a plus. ?? The hiring range for this position in Glendale,
California is $126,800.00 - $154,800.00 per year. The base pay
actually offered will take into account internal equity and also
may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region,
job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of
the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and
position offered. Job Posting Segment: Direct to Consumer Job
Posting Primary Business: Content Planning & Analysis Primary Job
Posting Category: Deal Analysis Employment Type: Full time Primary
City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City,
State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-08-25
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Prescott Valley , Sr Analyst, Content Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Auditing , Glendale, Arizona
