Corporate Development & Strategy - Principal

Beast Industries (MrBeast) is a media and entertainment company spanning digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and new business initiatives. The Corporate Development & Strategy Principal will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to lead cross-functional initiatives, build new ventures, and shape strategic bets across the MrBeast ecosystem.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple departments, including building new business lines and scaling infrastructure and revenue operations
• Own complex 0-to-1 projects: size markets, model financial scenarios, develop execution roadmaps, and launch pilots
• Translate successful pilots into scalable systems, processes, and programs that can be operationalized
• Support strategic partnerships and deal efforts, including structuring, negotiation, diligence, and post-deal integration
• Develop financial frameworks and ROI analyses for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate across content, product, operations, data, legal, and finance to turn strategy into execution
• Drive leadership alignment on scope, progress, and impact of high-priority projects
• Build and manage relationships with external partners, agencies, and advisors
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership to support key decisions
• Shape scalable operating models and strategic frameworks for partnerships, new ventures, and company-wide initiatives
• Leverage modern tools, including AI, to accelerate execution and automate workflows
• Track market dynamics across the creator economy, platforms, and the tech landscape to inform strategic bets

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, venture capital, private equity, or operating roles at high-growth companies
• At least 2 years in an internal/operator role
• Proven end-to-end ownership of complex, ambiguous projects from scoping through delivery
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong financial modeling ability; capable of synthesizing data into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Experience structuring and managing partnerships or deals; media and/or technology exposure preferred
• Comfort operating at both strategic and detailed execution levels
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments with evolving priorities
• Proficiency with modern AI tools and workflows, or demonstrated initiative to learn and apply them
• Curiosity about the creator economy, new business models, and the future of content, tech, and platforms
• Team-first mindset, strong judgment, and focus on high-leverage work

• Full-time role
• Locations listed: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco
• Competitive salary
• Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor company matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days