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Sr Communications Specialist

The Walt Disney Company
  • Burbank, California
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Posting Title:

    Sr Communications Specialist

    Req ID:

    10157649

    Job Description:

    The Marvel Studios Communications team is hiring a Sr Communications Specialist, reporting to the Sr Manager, Communications. The specialist will serve as a key member on a small, highly visible team. The role requires outstanding organization and planning, and a strong ability to collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders across all Marvel businesses.


    Responsibilities:


    • Provides support for Marvel’s Corporate Communications and Publicity efforts, with a focus on Marvel Brand and Franchise, as well as support for Marvel Comics.
      • Help draft, edit, and distribute press releases
      • Support media briefs, one-sheets, and talking points for comics and franchise
      • Manage PR assets and resources
      • Partner with marketing to support promotional campaigns
    • Supports Marvel’s Franchise and Brand communications initiatives, i.e. external and internal events, conventions, consumer campaigns, and regional collaborations.
      • Support scheduling and logistics
      • Manage PR assets and resources
      • Assist with day to day management of ongoing campaigns
    • Works with the team to produce a regular cadence of internal communications.
    • Maintains media lists of trade, national and local media outlet
    • Assists with both traditional and social media monitoring and reporting for the team. Keeps current on and assists with tracking/researching relevant industry and consumer issues that could impact the brand.
    • Manage calendars for both internal and external events, in coordination with broader Franchise Planning calendars and assists with maintaining internal editorial calendar.
    • Assists with the planning and execution of employee events and activities.
    • As needed, assists with talent relations, publicity, and awards-related activities.
    • Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.

    Requirements and Capabilities:

    • 3+ years of related experience.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Work cooperatively and collaboratively.
    • Exercises a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
    • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, multitask, and solve problems.

    Preferred Capabilities:

    • Basic media relations experience in Entertainment or consumer field.
    • Enthusiasm for Marvel comics and brand.

    The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $79,400.00 to $106,400.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 Posting Segment:

    TWDSCOMMS

    Job Posting Primary Business:

    Communications-Marvel

    Primary Job Posting Category:

    Publicity Film/TV/Streaming

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    Burbank, CA, USA

    Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    Date Posted:

    2026-09-24

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurbank, California
    IndustryEntertainment Venues and Theaters
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://jobs.disneycareers.com

    About 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.

    Skills

    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Cadenceunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Communicationsunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Franchise Managementunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Press Releasesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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