Senior Manager, Communications - Disney Publishing (Project Hire)

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager, Communications - Disney Publishing (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10092707

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

As the Senior Manager of Communications for Disney Publishing, you will be responsible for crafting and supporting the communications strategy for Disney’s Publishing business across publishing licensing, The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) franchises, author programs, and imprints. Franchises include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios and National Geographic. Author programs and imprints include our full list of titles across fiction and non-fiction for adults and kids.

This role will build communications and media relations plans for priority initiatives, lead all aspects of licensee communications, and publicity programs, and manage internal partners. As the Communications lead for Disney Publishing, you will regularly collaborate with and advise senior-level executives, represent Publishing in all integrated campaigns, and liaise with regional Communications teams. As part of the broader Disney Consumer Products communications team, you will work closely with all segment, business, and franchise communications leads. This role requires a strategic approach, a passion for collaboration, as well as excellent project management skills.

This is a Project Hire/Internal Assignment with an anticipated project length of 12 months.

Up to the challenge? We encourage you to apply!

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Oversee all communication activities for Disney Publishing including internal collaborators, external licensees, publishers, and authors
• Lead priority initiatives, including campaigns, press events, and launches
• Be responsible for the strategy and execution of author tours, signings, and events such as conferences, book festivals, and trade shows
• Manage the team budget as well as outside agency/freelance support
• Oversee internal processes and campaigns
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, legal, and various communications functions

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in PR and communications (Publishing, Lifestyle, Consumer products, etc.)
• Executive presence
• Excellent communication skills, inclusive of writing and presenting
• Ability to optimize messages for diverse audiences
• Think strategically and implement communications with purpose
• Be organized, creative, flexible and a multi-tasker
• Ability to travel domestically

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or equivalent work experience, preferably with an emphasis in public relations.

Additional Information

Disney Publishing and its affiliates create and publish content in multiple countries and languages, both vertically in-house and through a worldwide licensing structure for all The Walt Disney Company’s brands and franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic. Products are available in Fiction and Non-fiction genres across a wide range of Kids, Middle Grade, Young Adult and Adult demographics, and in Print, eBook, comic books, digital comics, Audio and App formats, digital learning products, and interactive storytelling for smart devices.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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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