Manager, Marketing, National Partnerships

Full Time Job
Job Summary:

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada (WDSMPC) has a Toronto-based Marketing group as part of WDSMP Canada. This opportunity will involve establishing a heightened marketing and brand presence for Disney's roster of content, including Disney and theatrical releases, from the Disney family of brands: Walt Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, 20th Century Studio and Star titles within Canada. We are seeking a Manager, Marketing - National Partnerships who can lead the studio content national partnerships to maximize our reach through national programs in Canada all while collaborating effectively with U.S. based functional groups.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the national promotions' strategy and execution for Canada for all studio brands.
• Pitch and build national promotions specific for the Canadian marketplace with strategic partnerships.
• Initiate and steer corporate synergy partnership opportunities to ensure complete Disney optimization and expand department's marketing approach.
• Liaise with key counterparts and teams in Canada and the U.S. to ensure complete Canadian market coverage across a total marketing landscape
• Build integrated marketing programs with other areas within the WDSMPC marketing team to ensure a unified and efficient campaign that maximizes the marketing reach in Canada
• Leverage Disney owned social outlets and experiential marketing strategy and activations to maximize all promotional opportunities
• Manage special projects as directed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of marketing experience, preferably within the content / entertainment industries
• Excellent established relationships and experience with partners and solid knowledge of the Canadian industry landscape
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint/Keynote
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work under pressure & meet deadlines all with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, presentation and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both local and remote stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and enthusiasm for film, the entertainment industry, the arts and pop culture in general
• Experience in accounting and/or financial analysis/experience is also an asset
• Enthusiastic, hard working with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Required Education

• Undergraduate degree in Marketing/Business or equivalent

Additional Information:

Our Company proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Canada, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.

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