Corporate Development Director | Media & Entertainment | LA or NYC
Job Title: Director - Corporate Development
Location: Los Angeles (preferred) or New York City
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Company Overview
A leading media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio across News, Sports, Entertainment, Digital, and Broadcast is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Director of Corporate Development. This is a high-impact role within a lean team that partners directly with senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO, to drive the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Small, execution-focused team with direct access to decision-makers
- In-house deal execution-no reliance on external advisors
- Exposure to a wide range of transaction types: control investments, joint ventures, minority stakes
- Strong balance sheet and active appetite for strategic transactions
- Blend of M&A and strategic work (~60-70% transactional)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the evaluation, execution, and integration of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
- Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess potential deals and initiatives
- Prepare and present materials for senior leadership, including board-level communications
- Conduct market and competitive landscape analyses to identify trends and opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess strategic fit and operational impact
- Drive strategic planning initiatives and support long-term corporate strategy development
- Monitor performance of existing investments and partnerships
- Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with legal, finance, and operational teams
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in Investment Banking, with a strong focus on M&A
- Expertise in building complex financial models and conducting valuation analyses (DCF, LBO, precedent transactions, comps)
- Experience preparing high-quality client-facing materials and transaction documentation
- Strong foundation in accounting, corporate finance, and deal structuring
- Excellent communication skills-clear, persuasive, and executive-ready
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and passion for excellence
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