Sr. Manager, Americas Brand Comm

Glendale, CA (On-site)

$139K/yr – $187K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Lead Disney franchise branding across the Americas, shaping strategy, stories, and launches while directing cross-functional teams and partner relations to drive alignment and growth.

  • Own brand plans and strategic narratives across leadership and partners
  • Build trusted relationships with studio partners and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Represent the franchise as a confident and engaging storyteller, creating and delivering impactful presentations and communications that build alignment, advocacy, and excitement
  • Support & deliver Disney brand strategies for the Americas
  • Serve as the regional brand expert, maintaining a deep understanding of global brand objectives, content priorities, brand standards, and market opportunities
  • Lead the development of detailed Brand Plans that communicate strategic recommendations by synthesizing brand performance, financial analysis, consumer insights, market trends, retailer activity, and business priorities
  • Lead the creation and delivery of presentations, strategic narratives, updates, and planning materials for leadership, cross-functional teams, licensees, retailers, and other key partners
  • Establish and oversee key timelines, milestones, and cross-functional workstreams to ensure successful delivery of brand priorities and launches
  • Represent the brand in strategic partner discussions and high-impact external engagements, acting as a trusted and knowledgeable brand lead
  • Build strong relationships across global, regional, and cross-functional teams, driving alignment, improving ways of working, and ensuring clear and timely communication of brand priorities
  • Manage and develop a direct report

Requirements

  • 5-7 + years of progressive brand/franchise experience
  • Strong understanding of the Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century Studios brands and the broader organization
  • Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to craft stories
  • Experience with Excel, Word, Keynote & PowerPoint, and other asset management software
  • Ability to build trust and strong relationships with studio partners, executives, and cross-functional partners. Agile and responsive – can thrive in ambiguous business situations
  • Proven ability to be resourceful, decisive, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail
  • Outstanding creativity and drive; excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills
  • Availability/flexibility in schedule that may include working on weekends
  • Available for business travel as needed. Possess a valid passport

Benefits

  • 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.
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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. Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.

Founded in 1923
Burbank, CA, US
176K employees (45,010 in marketing)

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$139K/yr – $187K/yr

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  • Feb 2026
    Post IPO Debt • $4B
  • Apr 2020
    Post IPO Debt • $5B
  • Mar 2020
    Post IPO Debt • $6B

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Sr. Manager, Americas Brand Comm

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