Job Description

Job Strategy Consultant, Media Industry

Location: London

Career Level:

Consultant Level (CL9)

Mobility

:

up to 50%

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.


We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.


"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -

Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Accenture Media industry team forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. Combining deep industry, business and technology insights, Accenture's Media Strategy team shapes our Media clients' future and helps them navigate complex, often ambiguous challenges by defining strategies to achieve sustained growth, drive efficiency, scale, and maintain their competitive position. In joining Accenture's Media Strategy team, you will be part of the team to drive the C-suite agenda on issues related to digital disruption, competitive agility, operating models, and workforce of the future to achieve success in an age of big shifts in AI and technology.


You will challenge the status quo and develop innovative strategies that harness your full understanding of how technology will impact industry and business models, and you will use advanced analytics and human-centric design to co-create technology-enabled, disruptive strategies that help our clients win with competitive advantage, unlock value and drive profitable growth.


Accenture's Media Strategy team serves leading companies across the industry. Clients include broadcasters, payTV operators, studios and production houses, gaming, business media, press and print publishing among other sub-sectors.

In our team you will learn:

How to work across strategy and consulting, technology and operations and leverage our capabilities to bring the best of Accenture New technologies in the age of AI, and ways to help clients set up for success in this new competitive environment Media topic knowledge, acquired from working with the leading Media companies in the world

In this role you will:

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively frame issue sets and communicate solutions with structure and clarity Present internally and to clients, representing the practice and building credibility in your work Own defined workstream(s) within strategy projects, managing junior team members and client relationships to drive towards agreed outcomes, delivering high-quality work Contribute to business development and though leadership, owning particular topics and developing domain expertise Collaborate closely with internal teams across functions, fostering relationships that promote knowledge sharing and support for client delivery and growth. Mentor talent and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture

Job Qualifications:

We are looking for experience in the following:

You have at least 3 years of work experience

within:

+ A Strategy consulting environment (e.g. strategy consulting firm or inhouse strategy unit) and/ or
+ Media Industry companies (e.g. broadcasters, payTV operators, studios, music labels etc.)
You have

strong analytical skills

, with the ability to simplify and demonstrate insights clearly You're able to

think critically

- you quickly understand client challenges and form hypotheses and solutions You're a

strong communicator

with the ability to deliver presentations, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication You work well as

part of a team

, and thrive in a

cross functional

environment

You bring relevant Media Industry topic

expertise that can help the practice broaden its repertoire (e.g. in video platform strategy, content sourcing, advertising) You bring strong communication skills, both written and verbal and fluency in English You have a 1st Class or 2:1 Undergraduate degree from a well-recognised University or similar academic qualifications

Set yourself apart:

Ability to understand complex issues, quickly absorb information and work creatively Ability to apply data and analytics to uncover strategic insights and drive innovation Quantitative analysis skills to develop financial/business models and supervise data analysis An appreciation of how technology and digital can contribute to solving clients' complex business problems A robust understanding of the key dynamics and trends in the Communications, Media, Software and Technology industries, including awareness of strategies, trends, products and technology Entrepreneurial mindset and appetite for business development activities Involvement with the commercial management of consulting engagements

Academic Requirements:

You have a 1st Class or 2:1 Undergraduate degree from a well-recognised University or similar academic qualifications. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential.

What's in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!


Working within the wider Communications, Media, Software and Technology industry team means you will be working in the fastest growing industry globally, where you will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to one of the most important segments in the global economy. You will, not only, be working with like-minded, high-performing, passionate and innovate individuals across the team, but will also have the opportunity to continuously learn new skills across the industry with continuous progression opportunities available.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable the delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.


Closing Date for Applications: 10/11/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role before this date should a suitable applicant be found.