Manager, Employee Comms & Engagement

Job ID 10104847 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 18, 2024

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Job Summary:

Please note that this position is to be based in Burbank, CA and will require to be at the office 4 days a week.

Department/Group Overview:

The Corporate Internal Communications & Engagement team is responsible for elevating the employee experience through robust communication strategies and storytelling designed to inform, engage, and inspire employees – our most passionate brand ambassadors. The team supports the enterprise corporate communications and other functional support areas in enhancing the company’s reputation with key stakeholders, including employees, consumers, prospective talent, and press.

Role Overview

The Manager, Employee Communications & Engagement will develop and execute internal communications projects and campaigns that engage and inspire a multi-national, multi-lingual workforce of 200,000+ Disney employees. Reporting to the Director/Senior Manager, Employee Communications & Engagement, the Manager will support and execute enterprise internal communications from creative ideation to implementation, for the HR Function, including Benefits and Total Rewards, L&TS, Talent Acquisition, People Insights and Corporate HR.

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and communicator who is able to quickly establish relationships, draft content and plans, get the needed approvals from key partners, and implement with various partners throughout the organization. The role is a great opportunity to bring new ideas and different ways of communicating to employees across the company about the different HR initiatives, programs, policies and resources.

Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Senior Manager and Director, develop and implement enterprise employee communication plans that are creative, inspiring and help contribute to a positive employee experience
Research, write and draft engaging HR content and editorial for internal communication vehicles including emails, newsletters, leader guides, videos, presentations, signage, social and executive engagement needs for HR and Corporate partners

Work with HR partners to draft messages, narrative, and positioning to build awareness and understanding of key programs, policies and initiatives for leaders and employees.
Connect HR communication plans to ongoing editorial calendars and company initiatives when possible
Support HR partners by working closely with them to understand business needs and drafting initial communication plans and content
Track metrics and tap into other data analytics to help inform communications planning, while also using metrics and data to adjust plans in progress as necessary.
Connect regularly with segment communication peers to understand their segment internal communication needs and plans to better draft and develop enterprise HR plans

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or executive communications
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with maturity and confidence in working with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability in drafting and implementing communication strategies
Self-motivated communications professional who can manage workloads to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
Ability to take sometimes complex HR topics and distill them into simple and engaging content
Detail oriented with excellent grammar skills, along with an eye for design
Well organized and trustworthy with a high level of discretion
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint/Keynote, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SalesForce and other technology solutions for communication needs

Required Education

BA or BS required, preferably with a background in Communications, Journalism, or Public Affairs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in both internal and external communications as well as speechwriting
Experience in working with content management systems (WordPress), HTML design, and managing other social media and communication applications
Basic understanding of design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $111,000 to $152,500 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.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. 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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