Communications Specialist (Disney Entertainment)

About the Role & Team

Disney Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Platform Distribution (PD) are business units within Disney Entertainment that manage the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming brands (Disney+, Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, and bundles), as well as all third-party media sales efforts for distribution, affiliate-related business operations for all of the company's DTC services and linear media networks, and content sales agreements for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
 

The multi-disciplined communications team is seeking a Communications Specialist who will be an integral part of the team, working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to help manage a broad range of communication activities. This includes supporting all external consumer-facing efforts across a variety of complex businesses such as the brand management and growth strategies for Disney’s streaming services, DTC content performance/data and analytics, Hulu + Live TV, viewer experience, platform partner onboarding, consumer promotions, third-party content licensing, affiliate sales, and linear networks' distribution.
 

Interested in joining this dynamic team? We encourage you to apply!
 

What You Will Do

• Contribute to all aspects of the external communications process including development of communications plans, announcements, briefing materials, and messaging documents
• Manage media relations inboxes, press inquiries, and media lists for Disney+ and Hulu
• Track, analyze, and circulate press coverage reports and drive research projects
• Assist with executive communications efforts including award submissions, pitching and securing speaking engagements, and speech/remarks development
• Assist with event coordination and business-driven industry events
• Support and help facilitate talent and production publicity requests for content licensed to third parties domestically and internationally including travel planning, itineraries, junkets, and media events
   

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of communications experience, preferably with a studio, streamer, network, or technology company
• Organized and meticulous with excellent time management skills
• Professional writing experience
• Ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders, prioritize deadlines, and effectively work through challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibits a positive attitude and a multi-tasking team player
• Highly motivated and organized teammate who is curious about all areas of our business
• Ability to handle confidential information
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and knowledge of Disney’s streaming brands and the company’s streaming, television, theatrical and third-party licensed content.
• An overall appreciation for the Disney brand a plus!
   

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field) or equivalent experience
 

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The hiring range for this position in California is $76,300.00 - $95,300.00 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.