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Associate Director, Strategy Analyst - The Orchard

Sony Music Entertainment
$90,000-$105,000 USD
401(k)
United States, New York, New York
550 Madison Ave (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025

The Orchard has an immediate opening for a Associate Director, Strategy Analyst. This position supports The Orchard in creation of strategic plans, understanding business unit performance, developing market entry strategies and execution of select strategic growth opportunities. This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about media & entertainment and who wants to gain a broad understanding of music, technology, and digital networks businesses. Working closely with senior management throughout The Orchard puts the Business Analyst in a unique position to experience high-level strategic decision-making firsthand, and to build meaningful working relationships with key executives.


What you'll do

  • Creation of long term strategic plans for the business focused on growth opportunities
  • Support strategic analysis and planning focused on industry trends
  • Analysis of key KPIs and trends across the industry and the business
  • Prepare internal presentations highlighting strategic opportunities across segments
  • Assisting finance & strategy teammates as well as divisional counterparts in the development of long-term global strategy
  • Conducting research to help inform The Orchard's strategic priorities
  • Prepare and execute detailed financial models and other analyses to facilitate decision making for new signings, acquisitions, and business ventures
  • Providing financial and strategic support in evaluating and executing mergers & acquisitions, strategic partnerships and cross-divisional business development initiatives


Who you are

  • BA/BS degree
  • 5+ years experience at a consulting firm, investment bank or related industry (media and entertainment, digital, tech) company
  • Advanced financial modeling and strong PPT skills
  • Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills and be able to think strategically
  • Must have strong presentation, communication & interpersonal skills
  • Passion for media and entertainment


What We Give You

  • You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
  • A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
  • Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA), a group created by our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally-shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
  • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
  • Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
  • Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
  • The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
  • Time off for a winter recess


About The Orchard

The Orchard is a leading full-service music distribution company operating in 48 markets worldwide and servicing top global independent artists and labels. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with clients to provide full scale solutions across a variety of verticals. Championed by an exceptional community of music lovers and experts, The Orchard empowers creators to grow and evolve in the dynamic, global industry.

The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.

The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
New York Pay Range
$90,000 $105,000 USD
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