Content Planning Manager

Job Description

Disney's Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring The Walt Disney Company's best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

The Disney+ Global Subscriber Engagement and Content Programming team is responsible for leading content planning, scheduling, on-service merchandising, slate management, and programming insights that contribute to a cohesive strategic content approach for the service.

What You Will Do

The Content Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning of on-service live events, streams, and promotional assets. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with several teams, including Content Studios, Linear Networks, Distribution Operations, International Programming, Marketing, and Communications. This position reports into the Sr. Manager, Content Planning.

Responsibilities
• Manage live events, streams, and promotional assets on Disney+ with designated Studios and Networks, working closely with programming teams, operations, and US-based Global and International teams to execute, track, and report on these initiatives through the lifecycle of planning to live on service.
• Responsible for maintaining daily communication and positive relationships with Studios, Networks, Operations, Marketing, Comms, and Programming teams.
• Convey overall live and streams strategies into data-informed summaries and high-level presentations for executives and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Disney+ Content Planning & Scheduling in meetings with a professional and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Handle any challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and act as project manager for ad hoc requests and deliverables as they arise.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• 3+ years of experience in live events, linear scheduling, content strategy, curation, lifecycle planning, and/or project management, preferably in digital media and entertainment. SVOD or Linear TV experience is desired.
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for improving title planning and recommending impactful business solutions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Diplomatic mindset with a proven track record of effective teamwork in matrixed organizations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities, with effective time management for oneself and others.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit.
• Quick to adapt to new technologies and evolving organizations, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Passionate

This position is with Disney DTC LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Disney DTC 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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