Senior Manager, International Strategy (Disney Entertainment Television)

Job ID 10103998 Location Burbank, California, United States / Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 30, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, International Strategy will play a critical role in shaping the long-term strategic vision for how the Disney Entertainment Television (DET) Marketing Group approaches global markets and brings content to audiences abroad. This role requires specialized expertise to ideate, implement, and iterate new processes that drive deeper collaboration with partners in EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and Canada. The Senior Manager will support the US general entertainment content globally, ensuring greater engagement with content on Disney+ worldwide. Additionally, this role will collaborate with international regions, International TV Strategy, and Hulu Marketing and Publicity teams to prioritize Local Originals content for Hulu. The individual will work closely with executives throughout DET and Disney+, acting as a key contact for international stakeholders.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage regional business insights to solve complex challenges in a vital growth area for DET and Disney+. A successful candidate will possess a strong blend of hard and soft skills, demonstrating the ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices.

Responsibilities

Strategic Process Development and Improvement: Create and iterate new processes to effectively share and align on priorities and title strategies, influencing global marketing support. Identify gaps in existing processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaboration with Regions: Partner closely with teams in EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and Canada to understand top drivers of regional engagement and acquisition and local marketing strategies to inform local prioritization of US content.
Communication and Alignment: Work with US-based teams across all DET brands (e.g., ABC, FX, Hulu) to ensure priorities and strategies are communicated clearly and consistently.
Local Originals Prioritization: Collaborate with Hulu Marketing and Publicity and International TV Strategy to identify and prioritize Local Originals titles for Hulu support.
Insights and Learnings: Identify opportunities to share insights, commission analyses, and share actionable learnings with relevant stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate, schedule, and lead regular and ad hoc touch bases with US and international stakeholders to address emerging issues and opportunities.
Global marketing summits: Co-program annual global marketing summit with Disney+.

Basic Qualifications

7+ years of progressive work experience in a dynamic, fast-paced organization; minimum of 4 years in media and entertainment, strategy, strategic planning, or consulting.
Hands-on, team player capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a highly interactive environment.
Ability to thrive under pressure, navigate ambiguity and complexity, and manage competing priorities with minimal direction.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and build relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization and from different regions.
Deep knowledge of content marketing with a focus on best practices driving engagement and acquisition.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Marketing; MBA preferred.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $151,000 to $202,500 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 Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 Hulu Enterprises, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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