Full-Time Content Strategy Analyst (Oakbrook Terrace, IL)
Job Description
| Requisition Number | 12-1106 |
| Title | Content Strategy Analyst |
| Line of Business | Redbox |
| City | Oakbrook Terrace |
| State/Province | IL |
| Description | Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc®, and video game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 2 billion discs and is available at more than 35,400 kiosks across over 29,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald’s restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Wal-Mart and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit www.Redbox.com. Information about Coinstar, Inc. can be found at www.coinstarinc.com.
Content Strategy Analyst
The Redbox Purchasing Team is looking for a Content Strategy Analyst who will be responsible for conducting analysis to support DVD, Blu-ray and Games purchasing decisions and studio negotiations. This position offers an intellectual challenge, along with the opportunity to see the implementation of your analysis and build a career at one of the fastest growing and most exciting companies in the entertainment industry. This position reports to the Content Strategy Manager and is located at our Oakbrook Terrace facility.
– Responsible for product analytics and overall view of product flow to support Purchasing team in buying decisions -Create and maintain weekly and monthly reports that track rental performance across key parameters, e.g., title, studio, and product category -Report weekly performance metrics and information about historical and forecasted purchases to internal partners -Evaluate product mix between DVDs and Blu-ray on an ongoing basis – Responsible for the forecasting and planning of DVD and Blu-ray rental performance and product cost – Conduct required business analysis and provide strategic input on studio contract negotiations – Responsible for sale of previously viewed titles to third party vendor – Collaborate with internal partners in Finance, Core Growth Strategy and Marketing to structure and execute product-related projects, analyses, market tests, customer surveys and promotions – Perform ad hoc analysis as requested by members of Purchasing Team and Redbox Executive Council
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Demonstrated analytical ability in solving tough business problems with creative and data-driven solutions – Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management – Demonstrated resourcefulness in getting results and answers – Ability to work well with multiple parties across functional areas – Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills – Excel and PowerPoint presentation experience – Experience in media is a plus
– Bachelor’s degree required preferably in a business or related field – 3-5 years of experience in a demanding and analytical work environment such as management or strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or business development
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