What Youll Do
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Content Planning; the Manager, Content Planning will oversee Disney+ slate updates and collaborate cross-functionally with teams in Finance, Operations, Studios, Networks, and International Programming to ensure slate alignment and optimization. This role requires a dynamic thinker with strong strategy and leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Disney+ slate updates throughout the content planning lifecycle, coordinating with key stakeholders.
- Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders across segments to establish programming intent for content initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally across executive leadership, international partners, programming, and operations teams to ensure slate alignment and initiate content planning workflows.
- Collaborate across teams to generate insights and strategic recommendations that optimize slate planning.
- Create business communications and presentations that synthesize inputs from internal partners to provide a comprehensive and strategic view of the content pipeline.
- Partner with the Sr. Manager to design and evolve scalable frameworks and processes for global slate planning.
- Maintain extensive slate data across planning systems and documentation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 7+ years of experience in entertainment at a major media company, with a focus on content finance, planning, strategy, and/or slate management.
- 1+ year of direct people management experience.
- Proficiency in Airtable, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and adaptability with new tools.
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships across a complex, matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated advanced deck building skills for executive-level audiences.
- Strong track record of leading strategic, high-priority projects in dynamic environments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in content strategy and finance, with the ability to translate insights into actionable planning; strong preference.
- Passion for Disneys segments, brands, and franchises with the ability to drive audience engagement; considered a plus.
Education
- Bachelors degree required, preferably in a related field.
Additional Information
- This role is based in the Glendale office 4 days a week from Monday through Thursday and there is flexibility to work from home on Friday.
Compensation
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided, in addition to the full range of benefits, dependent on level and position offered.
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