Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions

Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions

Disney Advertising Sales is seeking an Associate Manager to report into the Senior Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions. The Associate Manager will be responsible for supporting the team's advertiser solutions and project management foradvertiser-driven, cross-platform brand initiatives tied to Entertainment tentpoles across Freeform, FX, Disney Channels, Hulu, and Disney+. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround deadlines and spans paid brand partnerships, in-show integrations, product placements, andcustom brand plays, requiring strong client-facing and production-facing skills.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California but open to other locations.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Lead pre-sale process:
• • Creation of internal and client-facing presentation materials including decks and one sheets (must be proficient in Powerpoint and Sharepoint)
  • Proactive and reactive RFP idea generation
• Assist in management of the post-sale/activation process:
• • Manage approvals among key internal stakeholders (Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.) and clients
  • Participate in management of the activation process: timelines, trackers, client/internal approvals, production shoots, post-production, etc.
  • Monitor and ensure project elements are delivering/activating across all platforms
  • Assist in project-related correspondence including legal agreements and project management documents
  • Review rough cuts and scripts as needed
  • Potential for client and producer communication
  • Potential to support on-set shoots
• Drive team operations, content organization, and cross-functional project support by managing workflows, coordinating partnerships, maintaining key business resources, and ensuring seamless day-to-day execution across the organization:
• • Update all internal trackers and documents for team (ideally proficient in AirTable, SharePoint, Google docs)
  • Organizing and storing of branded content, partnership recaps, and case studies
  • Oversee daily administrative and operational functions to support team workflows (including scheduling calls, manage budgets, processing billing etc.)

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

• 3+ years of marketing, sponsorship, promotion, branded entertainment and/or media at a broadcast/cable network, streaming platform, promotional/media agency or entertainment studio.
• Strong interpersonal skills (especially in high stress environments) and professional presence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to translate oral ideas into written pitches.
• Experience in project management across linear and digital/social
• Adept problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate creative thinking
• Highly organized, attention to detail, time management skills, ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team player with the desire to learn and go above and beyond
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, mornings, weekends and/or occasional travel
• Proficient in Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Docs/Sheets, Airtable, Smartsheet
• Expertise with social platforms including Meta platforms, TikTok, and YouTube
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $91,200 to $122,300 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 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.

About Disney Advertising

Disney Advertising is responsible for advertising sales and integrated marketing for The Walt Disney Company's entertainment and sports offerings through linear, digital, social, audio and ad-supported streaming businesses. This includes ABC, ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channels Worldwide, Disney Digital, ESPN Networks, ESPN+, Freeform, FX, National Geographic, Hulu, and its eight ABC-owned local stations.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Disney Advertising Sales, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Advertising.

Disney Advertising Sales, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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