Sr. Product Solutions Manager, Creative

Job ID 10106167 Location Santa Monica, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States / New York, New York, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Nov. 19, 2024

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Job Summary:

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

DE&ET Ad Platforms is seeking a Sr. Product Solutions Manager.

Our team is dedicated to building and managing the technology driving Disney's multi-billion dollar advertising enterprise. Working with globally distributed teams across all Disney media brands, we influence everything from foundational infrastructure development to innovative ad experiences and formats. Recognized for our award-winning technologies, we are integral to Disney's advertising success and the future of streaming.

Join us as a Sr. Product Solutions Manager, where you will play a key role in redefining advertising technology. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Management, you will drive the creative production of ad experiences for Hulu and Disney+. Your role will involve overseeing and optimizing creative processes while collaborating with Product Managers, Creative teams, and business stakeholders to craft and deliver cutting-edge ad products that captivate our audiences.

We're seeking an action-oriented individual with a passion for solving complex problems and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration and is excited about shaping the future of advertising technology in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies to optimize creative production processes, tools, and workflows.
Collaborate with Product Managers to drive ad innovation and explore new ad products by reviewing and providing feedback on designs and prototypes.
Manage the end-to-end production of custom ad products, from concept development to execution, ensuring they are release-ready through iterative feedback on design, testing, comprehensive documentation, training, and user support.
Oversee the production of creative assets for promotional materials, supporting the Product, Sales, and Marketing teams in delivering compelling presentations and proposals.
Manage the Disney Advertising online media kit, including ad product descriptions, demo videos, turnaround times, asset specifications, and creative guidelines for client asset gathering.
Serve as a point of contact for external creative vendors (e.g., voiceover artists, QR code providers), ensuring timely processes, adherence to timelines, and accurate payments.
Facilitate communication between Product Management, Creative, Sales, Marketing, and other internal teams to provide regular project updates and manage stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Creative teams to ensure that all ad products adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Monitor ad product performance and deliver regular updates to stakeholders, using data analysis to guide decision-making on market impact and product iterations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
5+ years of experience in Creative, Operations, or similar roles assisting in product development and/or supporting the design and implementation of complex technical solutions.
Experience working in advertising, streaming media, or similar technology-driven industries.
Proven track record of successfully contributing to technology teams and driving operational excellence in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Strong understanding of project management principles, product development processes, and methodologies (Agile/Scrum), as well as tools (Jira, Airtable, Google Office Suite) and best practices.
Familiarity with creative tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Pro, etc.).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $114,900 to $154,100 year and New York, NY or Seattle, WA is between $120,300 to $161,300. 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.

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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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