At RTL, we entertain, inform and inspire millions of people every day across multiple platforms with our strong media brands, content and products. We offer many possibilities: from TV and streaming to print, digital, radio and podcasts. More than 16,000 creatives, strategists, techies, numerical geniuses and organisational wizards work towards the same goal.
Do you value team spirit and a hands-on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do you value a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and develop your strengths?
Then join us in shaping the future of Europe's leading entertainment company.
Job Description- Define and evolve RTL Group’s strategic growth agenda and long-term corporate strategy.
- Lead Group-wide strategy projects and transformation initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional projects across streaming, broadcasting, content production, AdTech and digital.
- Challenge and support business units on strategic execution and value creation initiatives.
- Evaluate portfolio options, investment opportunities, partnerships, M&A transactions and business development initiatives.
- Develop strategic recommendations for the Group Executive Committee and Board.
- Develop strategic narratives for capital markets and key stakeholders.
- Manage external advisors and consulting teams.
- University degree (Master or equivalent) in business administration or economics with an outstanding academic track record.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Business Development & Strategy, in an international context in a top tier consultancy firm, investment bank, private equity or an international corporation in the TMT sector. (e.g. media, technology, digital, streaming or entertainment industry exposure.)
- Proven experience leading complex, executive-level projects across multiple countries and business units.
- Highly entrepreneurial, able to navigate ambiguity and maintain a strong execution focus.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging with Executive Committee and Board-level stakeholders.
- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
- Perfect command of spoken and written English (CEFR level C2). Other languages, such as German, are a plus,
Around 150 colleagues from 15 nations make up RTL Group's Corporate Centers in Cologne and Luxembourg. As part of this multi-cultural team, you work in an interdisciplinary environment where expertise meets passion.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration or economics with an outstanding academic record
- At least 5 years of professional experience in business development and strategy
- Experience in an international top-tier consultancy, investment bank, private equity firm, or international TMT corporation
- Experience leading complex, executive-level projects across multiple countries and business units
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution focus and ability to navigate ambiguity
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive committee and board-level engagement
- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
- Perfect spoken and written English at CEFR C2 level
- German or other additional languages
What We Do
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 165,000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.
