Manager - Strategy and Business Development, Sports

2 weeks ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India JioStar Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year
About the Role:
As part of the Sports Strategy & Business Development team, you will play a key role in driving growth across Jiostar's Sports portfolio and Star Sports distribution strategy. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and attention to detail. You will be responsible for evaluating new business opportunities, shaping distribution strategy and driving data-led insights to strengthen JioStar's leadership in sports broadcasting. Key Responsibilities
  • Build business cases and financial models for acquisition of sporting property acquisitions by analysing viewership trends, monetization scenarios, and shifts in sporting culture and media ecosystem
  • Conduct market research, synthesize unstructured data, and develop business cases and strategy documents to aide decision making for the business.
  • Continuously monitor shifts in the sports media landscape to identify emerging monetization opportunities and recommend strategic pivots.
  • Partner with Programming and Analytics teams to identify viewership trends across TV and Digital platforms, and drive data-backed strategic decisions.
  • Collaborate with Distribution, Finance, Programming, and Marketing teams to define effective go-to-market and monetization strategies for the Star Sports network.
  • Develop and own dashboards and intelligence reports on viewership, reach, and channel availability to generate actionable insights for the business.
  • Work closely with the TV Distribution function to identify growth opportunities with key DTH and cable partners.
Preferred Experience & Skills
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in consulting, business strategy, or BD roles within the sports, media, or entertainment ecosystem.
  • Background in consulting/analytics firms, broadcasters, or sports marketing agencies preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to distill complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
  • Familiarity with the sports media rights and TV distribution landscape is an advantage.
About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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