Job Description
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+ Global Content Programming and Subscriber Engagement 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:
The Content Planning Associate will provide pivotal support to the global side of the Disney+ Content Planning & Scheduling team under Disney+ Programming. This person will support initiatives related to Disney catalog and acquisitions. Key responsibilities include maintenance and auditing of databases, localization strategy, global release strategy, and day-to-day change management through the lifecycle of titles. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong sense of collaboration and diplomacy. This role will be instrumental in establishing processes and enhancing support tools. This position reports into the Manager, Content Planning.
- Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
- Manage tracking and reporting of Disney+ global premiere dates, in partnership with global and local planning teams for Catalog and Acquisitions.
- Communicate with key stakeholders to inform day-to-day shifts and change management. Represent Disney+ Content Planning in all forms of communication and meetings with a professional and diplomatic attitude.
- Meticulously maintain and help generate databases, reports, and documents for leadership and stakeholder consumption through the lifecycle of a title.
- Provide support for ad hoc projects and requests
- Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:
- Experience in fields related to content planning, content curation, and content strategy.
- SVOD or Linear TV experience a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize, independently managing and accomplishing a variety of assignments punctually and efficiently
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills, precise attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through
- Self-starter who is solution-oriented
- Consistently demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy, and tact, with the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Maintain a positive, professional demeanor under pressure
- Applies good instincts and judgement navigating complex situations and environments
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to instill trust and confidence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Applications (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
- Proficiency in Airtable a plus
- Passion for The Walt Disney Company segments, brands, and franchises.
Required Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree
● 2+ years experience in a related field
Preferred Education and Experience
● SVOD experience
The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $72,000.00 to $96,500.00 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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