Sports Strategy Analyst
Summary The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
Come be a part of the Apple Sports Group — one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas at Apple. We are seeking an experienced data driven professional to support the planning, financial analysis, and execution of Apple’s sports rights including Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball.
Description The role requires superior strategic insight, comfort with detailed financial analysis, and a solid understanding of subscription business models. The individual must possess the ability to interface effectively with multiple levels of management, external stakeholders, and work with multiple teams at Apple (e.g. Finance, Marketing, Ops, Ads, and Analytics).
Responsibilities
- Oversee cost management for Apple Sports, collaborating with cost centers on budgets, financial targets, and business objectives
- Conduct monthly reviews of forecasts vs. actuals to identify, investigate, and explain variations, providing actionable insights to senior management
- Help ensure rights fees and payments to league partners are made on time
- Analyze critical new business opportunities including sports rights for Apple TV
- Help optimize the performance of Apple’s sports properties globally
- Develop and own models for key strategic initiatives
- Monitor industry trends worldwide to identify key market insights
- Manage a variety of projects and initiatives with minimal direction
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of strategy or finance experience
- Deep understanding of key performance drivers for subscription, including acquisition, churn, revenue, and costs
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Familiarity with media business models and subscription dynamics
- Superior strategic skills and ability to solve complex business challenges
- Excellent communication skills, including presentation development and delivery
- Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for sports and streaming entertainment
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented work style
- Ability to prioritize activities, manage timelines, and deal effectively with pressure
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Experience in Sports or Media is a plus
- Consulting or Banking experience preferred
- MBA desired
Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $110,400 and $168,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.