Manager, Partnership Marketing

This is a Full Time Job


Manager, Partnership Marketing

The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from Disney, Disney+, offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content.

With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundled offerings, including Disney bundle plans in the U.S. that give subscribers access to Disney+ and Hulu or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.

The Manager, Partnerships Marketing will play a critical role in managing key device and distribution partnerships supported by the Global Partnership Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner Relationship Management:
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key domestic and international partners. Build strong, collaborative relationships that drive mutual success, aligned with team and company goals.
• Proactively identify marketing opportunities and secure impactful marketing collaborations that drive mutually beneficial results.
• Effectively build and present programming priorities to global partners to inform and create campaign strategies.
• Use innovative thinking to bring out-of-the-box ideas and solutions to partners, elevating the TWDC brand and Direct-to-Consumer offerings.

Strategic Input:
• Manage the development of broader partner marketing strategies and bring new ideas to optimize impact and success.
• Build and maintain marketing relationships with Tier 1 global partners
• Think holistically about paid and editorial initiatives to maximize on-platform and off-platform exposure for priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Manage relationships with internal teams including but not limited to creative, legal, programming, product marketing, business development and regional marketing teams -to route campaign assets, approvals, and timelines to ensure timely delivery to partners.

Team Player mindset:
• Work collaboratively across global and domestic teams, contributing ideas and supporting colleagues by sharing best practices and key learning about partners.

Thoughtful analyst
• Data-driven mindset and a talent for digging into campaign results to turn insights into action with partners and the team.

Qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience in partner marketing within a subscription-based or direct-to-consumer business, brand marketing, or integrated marketing, preferably in media, streaming, or consumer technology; agency experience supporting similar clients is also valued.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required
• Strong understanding of the OTT, SVOD, and CTV landscape, along with digital marketing, partner ecosystems, and growth strategies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners at all levels, including cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting international markets and collaborating with global stakeholders
• Adaptable, flexible, and proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Analytical mindset with experience using campaign data to inform future strategies.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture, actively sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and working toward collective success.

The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $108,500 - $145,400 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.