Manager, Content Planning

Sam’s Social Media Club is helping Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology find a Manager, Content Planning. About the Role & Team Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere. Part of the Disney+ Programming and Subscriber Engagement organization, the Content Planning and Scheduling team is responsible for leading strategic content planning, scheduling, slate management, title planning and governance, and localization framework and intent that contribute to a cohesive strategic content approach for the service.

What You Will Do

Reporting into the Sr. Manager, Content Planning, the Manager, Content Planning is coordinating international planning efforts across content types (including acquisitions and current catalog), partnering cross-functionally with teams including Operations, International Programming, Marketing, and Communications. • Lead content planning efforts with designated studios/networks, working closely with international programming teams, Operations, and US-based Global teams to implement, track, and report on titles through lifecycle of planning to sunrise. • Responsible for maintaining daily communication and positive relationships with networks, marketing, and international office partners. • Coordinate calendars, reports, and content plans into data-informed summaries and high-level presentations for executives and internal collaborators. • Represent Disney+ Content Planning & Scheduling in meetings with a professional and enthusiastic demeanor. • Handle any challenges with a solution-oriented mentality, and act as project manager for ad hoc requests and deliverables as they arise. Required Qualifications & Skills • 7+ years of experience in a field related to slate planning, content strategy, content curation, localization, lifecycle planning, and project management, ideally in digital media and entertainment. • 1+ year of people management experience. • Experience with the Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. • Strong diplomatic mentality and proven track record working well in a team environment and across a matrixed organization. • Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy. • Ability to identify and complete opportunities to improve title planning and recommend solutions that drive impact to the business. • Passion and insight into The Walt Disney Company segments, brands and franchises, the elements that define them, and expertise to build further audience engagement. • Lead multiple demands and contending priorities efficiently for self and others. • Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit. • Ability to adapt quickly to new technology and constantly evolving organizations, and to thrive in very fast-paced working environment. Preferred Qualifications • SVOD or Linear TV experience. • Familiarity with localization processes. • Experience with Airtable. Education • Bachelor’s degree The hiring range for this position in CA is $102,000.00 to $136,700.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney DTC LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology. Disney DTC LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Apply Job!