Career/Internship Opportunities

Division:           Corporate Finance

Job Title:           BLAST Analyst (Financial Analyst / Accounting Analyst)

Job Type:           Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Start Date:        July 5, 2005

Location:           Rotation Assignments located in the Renaissance Tower and the Paramount Building in Downtown Dallas

Company Description:

Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI), founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1985 is one of the world's leading providers of videos, DVDs and video games, with worldwide revenues topping $5.5 billion in 2002. During 2002, nearly 80 percent of Blockbuster’s revenues were generated in the U.S., where the Company has 48 million member accounts. According to research group Burke, Inc., the Blockbuster brand enjoys nearly 100 percent recognition among active movie renters in the United States. This, combined with market leadership, makes Blockbuster one of the strongest entertainment brands in the country.

Program Description:

The BLAST Program is a challenging, two-year cross-functional program that combines on-the-job development and training with significant job roles and responsibilities.  BLAST Analysts rotate into a new assignment every 6 months.  Between these rotations, Analysts participate actively in management, communication, store operations and Distribution Center training, as well as in the mentoring program. 

The BLAST program consists of 4 six-month rotation assignments selected from the following areas:

Advertising Finance & Accounting, Development Finance, Domestic Operations Finance, Financial Planning & Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Retail Finance & Accounting, Revenue Finance & Accounting, Marketing Sales Development, Strategic Marketing & Merchandise Finance, Strategic Planning, Treasury & Investor Relations, International Finance & Accounting, Product Planning & Analysis, Online Subscription, and Franchise Finance

Additional rotation/training assignments outside of the core rotations may include Marketing, Merchandising, Product, and Operations.

Program Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent Academic Credentials – G.P.A. of 3.0 or above
• Proven track-record of leadership
• 4-Year Bachelors degree in a business-related field (Accounting, Finance and/or Economics degree preferred)

• Working knowledge of and skills in fundamental accounting and finance (minimum 6 hours of accounting)

• Internship and/or relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Economics
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn
•  Solid analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Flexibility and adaptability to quickly changing environments

Application Process:

• Applications and resumes are accepted up to 6 months prior to the start date of the next BLAST program
• Go to www.blockbuster.com and click on About Blockbuster and select Careers. Within Careers, click on Corporate Opportunities and then select BLAST Analyst position.  Submit your profile and resume.
• Considering Graduation Dates: December 2004 and May 2005, as well as recent graduates
• Interviews to occur in February and March of 2005, Offers extended by April 2005
• Copy of transcript and completed Blockbuster Inc. Application for Employment required at time of interview
• Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the two-year assignment

 Blockbuster Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact:             Meg Jones, Program Manager

                                BLOCKBUSTER Leadership and Skills Training

                                1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75270