Information Technology Business Analyst

Our Media & Entertainment client is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract to hire basis. Ideal candidates will have Film & TV studio operations experience along with the ability to leverage modern AI tools to accelerate analysis, documentation and stakeholder communications. Candidates must be able to work on a W2 basis and work a hybrid schedule near West Los Angeles, CA. ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis & RequirementsLead structured discovery sessions with stakeholders to define business problems, requirements, and success metrics.Translate business needs into functional, data, and reporting requirements.Create executive-ready deliverables such as presentations, process flows, and problem statements.Collaboration & DeliveryPartner with engineering and analytics teams to ensure solutions are implemented accurately.Support vendor evaluations and the rollout of internal and third-party tools.Assist with project planning, sequencing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Develop training materials and support change management and user adoption.AI-Enabled ProductivityLeverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to improve the speed and quality of analysis, documentation, and communication.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.3–7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Consultant, or similar role.Consulting experience with strong problem-structuring skills.Film or TV studio experience with familiarity in finance, content, or distribution workflows.Hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or Cursor.Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Visio, or Lucidchart.Preferred ExperienceExperience with analytics and BI tools (Sigma, Row Zero, Power BI, Tableau).Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, or Dynamics.Experience supporting Finance, FP&A, CFO, or CAO organizations.Background in studio operations, post-production, or content distribution.