Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions

Job ID 10109459 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Date posted Jan. 21, 2025

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Job Summary:

Disney Advertising Sales is seeking an Associate Manager to report into Director, Entertainment Brand Solutions. Associate Manager will be responsible for assisting the team’s advertiser solutions and project management for advertiser driven cross-platform brand solutions tied to National Geographic and Disney properties across linear, digital, social, experiential, and experimental platforms. This role is based in Los Angeles, California.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Participate in idea generation and help with creation of pitch materials (RFPs and proactive)

Participate in and contribute to idea generation
Assist in creation of client-facing pitch materials that detail (customized and market-wide) sponsorship opportunities
Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.)
Update all internal opportunity trackers and documents for team
Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Revenue Yield Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.)

Assist in management of the activation process: timelines, trackers, approvals, production shoots, post-production, etc. May include:

Assist in all project related correspondence including legal agreements and project management documents
Coordinate and manage client and internal approvals
Support on-set shoots
Manage budgets and billing
Responsible for digitizing and uploading all branded content
Recap deals and case studies inclusive of research
Help with sweepstakes management
Monitor and ensure project elements are delivering across all platforms

Serve as key contributor to the National Geographic and Disney Entertainment Solutions team who serve as experts across linear, digital, social, experiential, and experimental platforms. Including but not limited to,

Knowledge of show IP, themes and processes
Gather information and updates from key parties related to each Special (i.e., producing partners, internal Nat Geo / Disney stakeholders) to ensure team members have the latest information.
Maintaining show and department related documentation: budget management, department status reports, revenue and pitch trackers, case studies, research, competitive analysis, etc.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Legal, BS&P, Programming, PR, Sales, Creative, etc.) and serve as resource for Nat Geo and Disney related projects.

Support the revenue performance around Nat Geo and Disney Programming to maximize partnership opportunities and revenue.

Assist team members on the development and execution of cross-platform (linear, digital, streaming, social etc.) deals.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

3+ years of marketing, sponsorship, promotion, branded entertainment and/or media at a network, cable, promotional/media agency or entertainment studio.
Strong interpersonal skills (especially in high stress environments) and professional presence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to translate oral ideas into written pitches.
Experience in project management across linear and digital/social
Adept problem-solving skills
Demonstrate creative thinking
Highly organized, attention to detail, time management skills, ability to multi-task
Self-motivated and proactive
Team player with the desire to learn and go above and beyond
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, mornings, weekends and/or occasional travel
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote, Google Docs/Sheets
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $85,800.00 to $115,000.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment:

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.

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