Corporate Strategy & Development Associate
A24
A24 is currently seeking a Corporate Strategy & Development Associate. This individual will join the Corporate Strategy & Operations team, reporting to the Chief of Staff and rolling up to the Co-founder/COO, spearheading M&A pipeline management and supporting a portfolio of new business development initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who is solution-oriented, well organized, process-savvy, intellectually curious, and a team player.
Initial Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal teams & external partners to develop and grow a portfolio of new business initiatives at A24 (details provided in interviews; example ventures include the launch of Half Magic Beauty, and the acquisition of Cherry Lane Theatre)
- Manage the pipeline of inorganic growth opportunities:
- Pipeline Management: track statuses, prepare key materials, build financial models, facilitate leadership meetings, coordinate next steps
- Sourcing: conduct market scans, source outbound opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic growth priorities
- Transaction Execution: manage diligence and deal processes, coordinate stakeholders, and support post-close transitions
- Market Intelligence: maintain database of industry benchmarks and trends
- Support the creation of high-level company materials (e.g., board decks, lender presentations, investor letters, business models for new initiatives, etc.)
- Support the COO and corporate team on other ad hoc requests
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2-4 years of investment banking, corporate development, and/or private equity at top firms.
- Strong transaction experience (M&A, capital raises) and ability to manage end-to-end processes.
- Key Characteristics
- Entrepreneurial mentality and comfort with ambiguity
- Ability to translate strategy into execution
- Demonstrated organizational agility
- Exceptional project management capabilities
- Effectiveness in balancing efficiency and precision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Unflappable, solution-oriented team player
- Proactive mindset & a willingness to take on a range of projects
- Humble, diligent, and resourceful
- Passionate about media & entertainment
We are looking for diverse perspectives. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.
Our target salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $120,000. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.
A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films, television series, documentaries, music, publishing, and consumer products. Established in New York in 2012, A24 has cultivated a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, earning critical and commercial acclaim with more than 21 Oscars, 18 Golden Globes, and 18 Emmys. Renowned for groundbreaking hits like Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Uncut Gems, as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane theater. Upcoming projects include Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow, The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, Materialists starring Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson, and Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone, among others.