What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Content Planning Job at Disney Direct to Consumer in Glendale position at Disney Direct to Consumer?
Disney’s Direct to Consumer 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 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.
Job Summary :
Reporting into the Sr. Manager, Content Planning, the Manager, Content Planning will be responsible for coordination of international planning efforts across content types, partnering cross-functionally with teams including Networks / Studios, Operations, International Programming, Marketing, and Communications.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role :
Lead content planning efforts with designated studios / networks, working closely with international programming teams, Operations, and US-based Global teams to implement, track, and report on titles through lifecycle of planning to sunrise.
Responsible for maintaining daily communication and positive relationships with networks, marketing, and international office partners.
Coordinate calendars, reports, and content plans into data-informed summaries and high-level presentations for executives and internal collaborators.
Represent Disney Content Planning & Scheduling in meetings with a professional and enthusiastic demeanor.
Required Qualifications & Skills
7 years of experience in a field related to slate planning, content strategy, content curation, localization, lifecycle planning, or project management; ideally in digital media and entertainment.
1 year of people management experience.
Proficiency with the Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Strong diplomatic mentality and proven track record working well in a team environment and across a matrixed organization.
Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy.
Ability to identify and complete opportunities to improve title planning and recommend solutions that drive impact to the business.
Passion and insight into The Walt Disney Company segments, brands and franchises, the elements that define them, and expertise to build further audience engagement.
Ability to lead multiple demands and competing priorities efficiently for self and others.
Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative spirit.
Ability to adapt quickly to new technology and constantly evolving organizations, and to thrive in a very fast-paced working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
SVOD or Linear TV experience is a plus.
Familiarity with live operations is a plus.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,500 to $138,800 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.
Salary : $103,500 - $138,800
