Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions

The Walt Disney Company

Santa Monica, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,100–$116,800 Per Year

SKILLS

ABC Programming Language, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Billing, Brand Management, Budget Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Copy Editing, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Google Apps, IP (Internet Protocol), Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, NAT (Network Address Translation), National Sales, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Revenue Management, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Status Reports, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Writing Skills, YouTube

LOCATION

Santa Monica, CA

POSTED

Today

The position is part of the Entertainment Brand Solutions group – a part of Disney Advertising Sales, an integrated cross-platform national advertising sales and marketing organization within the Disney Entertainment Television (DET) business segment that includes Disney+, Hulu, Disney Channels, ABC, ABC Owned Television Stations, Freeform, FX, Nat Geo, ESPN and Disney Digital.

Job Summary:

Disney Advertising Sales is seeking an Associate Manager to report into Senior Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions. Associate Manager will be responsible for assisting the team’s advertiser solutions and project management for advertiser driven cross-platform brand solutions tied to ABC Scripted Entertainment. This role is based in Los Angeles, California.

The role requires employees to be onsite for four days a week, currently out of our Santa Monica, CA location, with a planned office move to our Burbank, CA location in 2026.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

+ Participate in idea generation and help with creation of pitch materials (RFPs and proactive)

+ Participate in and contribute to idea generation

+ Assist in creation of client-facing pitch materials that detail (customized and market-wide) sponsorship opportunities

+ Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.)

+ Update all internal opportunity trackers and documents for team

+ Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Revenue Yield Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.)

+ Develop social opportunities in collaboration with internal teams including the ABC Social Editorial team, Social Pricing and Activation, and the Disney Advertising Social Center of Excellence (SCOE)

+ Assist in management of the activation process: timelines, trackers, approvals, production shoots, post-production, etc. May include:

+ Assist in all project related correspondence including legal agreements and project management documents

+ Coordinate and manage client and internal approvals

+ Support on-set shoots

+ Manage budgets and billing

+ Responsible for digitizing and uploading all branded content

+ Recap deals and case studies inclusive of research

+ Monitor and ensure project elements are delivering across all platforms

+ Work with internal teams i.e. ABC Social Editorial and SCOE to execute social campaigns

+ Serve as key contributor to the Scripted, Entertainment Brand Solutions team who serve as experts across ABC. Including but not limited to,

+ Knowledge of show IP and processes

+ Gather information and updates from key parties related to each scripted series (i.e., producing partners, internal ABC stakeholders) to ensure team members have the latest information.

+ Maintaining show and department related documentation: budget management, department status reports, revenue and pitch trackers, case studies, research, competitive analysis, etc.

+ Build relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Legal, BS&P, Programming, PR, Sales, Creative, etc.) and serve as resource for ABC Scripted Programming related projects.

+ Support the revenue performance around ABC Scripted Programming to maximize partnership opportunities and revenue.

+ Assist team members on the development and execution of cross-platform (linear, digital, social etc.) deals.

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

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred

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The hiring range for this position 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.

Job ID: 10155174

Location: Santa Monica,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Advertising
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.

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Entertainment Venues and Theaters

WEBSITE

https://jobs.disneycareers.com

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