DMED Networks Franchise Management and Integrated Planning team creates, manages and executes the franchise and licensing strategies for all the IP stemming from Disney General Entertainment content, including Disney Junior, Disney Channels, 20th TV, 20th Animation, FX, Freeform, ABC, Hulu and Disney Branded Television.
Do you love the kids’ entertainment business and have big ideas on the type of products and experiences fans would love? Maybe you grew up loving the great Disney Channel series and movies? There is a job at Disney Media and Entertainment made for you.
Based in Burbank, the DMED Networks Coordinator, Franchise & Integrated Planning will report to the Manager, Franchise & Integrated Planning. The coordinator will serve as the central contact for updating, tracking and sharing all franchise management materials with lines of business across TWDC including marketing, consumer products, music, publishing and more.
We are looking for a candidate that has a deep passion for the kids’ television, toys and/or consumer products businesses to work on some of our most exciting content such as Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Doc McStuffins, Descendants, Zombies and our great content going direct to Disney +. This is a place where helping kids navigate their lives is a part of the job description.
Responsibilities:
- Key calendars: Create, update and track due dates on the franchise planning tool calendar for all IP across preschool and kids IP. The tool aligns all key franchise due dates including programming, music, marketing and consumer products. The coordinator will proactively seek the due dates working with peers across every division of TWDC and alert manager when deliverables are past due.
- Asset Management: Collect assets across live action and animation and file on share drives. Understand what assets are current and proactively replace new designs in decks, presentations and distribute to lines of business.
- Share Drives: Manage PIX, Box and other share and product approval sites giving key stakeholders access and ensure that key materials are posted in a timely manner. This includes tracking and uploading all scripts, loglines, synopsis and other creative materials across development, programming, research and more. Gather, update and post key franchise materials, including Keynote Decks, sizzles, fact sheets.
- Product Approvals: Track and route product approvals across multiple properties and business units. Identify when product is off-brand or off-strategy and elevate to manager. Become the creative expert on priority series developing a deep understanding of key characters, storylines, brand creative, programming and production.
- Decks/fact sheets: Be an expert in Keynote and PowerPoint, and capable of taking a script and turning it into a compelling presentation. Operate decks in large zoom and in-person meetings including all technical requirements. Create and maintain franchise creative decks, including trade show/event presentations. Maintain classic play patterns deck used in all new creator meetings. Update and track product sales, social and Vevo views for franchise properties and update all fact sheets with new information.
- Special Events: Assist Brand Managers in hosting franchise events such as brainstorms, toy immersions and master classes. Always be open to taking on special projects that arise on all parts of the business.
- Creative materials: Create franchise alerts and product release newsletters and upkeep distribution lists.
- Trend-setter: Track social media, YouTube and toy/licensing trends and share with teams.
- Relationships: Develop strong relationships with multiple teams across the company, including production teams and internal/cross line of business counterparts.
- Ancillary licensing: Track the creative approvals and project management grids for Museum and Mall attractions. Support Manager and Senior Manager with special projects such as the Disney Junior Live Tour.
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in licensing, consumer products, toy company, brand management, promotions or retail. Previous internships a plus.
- A team-first mentality. Comfortable contributing to shared business goals.
- Experience working in a corporate work environment with a deadline driven focus.
- Proficient in Excel, Keynote and Power Point, including the ability to conceptualize and construct compelling sales presentations. Adobe Premier, Illustrator, Photoshop, video editing for decks a plus.
- Good salesperson with strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Independent thinking with proven ability to drive projects from start to completion, overcoming obstacles by influencing others to achieve goals.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the skill to work in a very fast paced, reactionary work environment with quick turnarounds and deadlines.
- Self-starter, driven to exceed expectations set by others.
- Adept at organizing and facilitating meetings.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Education
- MBA optional
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer–Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.
About Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution:
Comprised of the Company’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ABC Cable Networks Group, which is part of a business we call Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.
ABC Cable Networks Group 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 fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
