Content Programming Manager Job at The Walt Disney Company in Glendale
Disney's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) team oversees Hulu and Disney+ streaming services within Disney Entertainment, bringing Disney's world-class storytelling to fans and families worldwide. The Disney+ Global Subscriber Engagement and Content Programming team is responsible for content planning, scheduling, on-service merchandising, slate management, and programming insights-all aimed at delivering a cohesive strategic content experience for our viewers.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Content Programming, Disney's DTC team is seeking a highly motivated Content Programming Manager to support our streaming business and editorial priorities, with an emphasis on driving Disney+ KPIs and audience engagement across both Disney+ and Hulu. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Content Programmers to develop and execute dynamic on-platform campaigns and promotions that connect with our audiences. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with content management systems, visualization tools, and project management platforms to ensure smooth campaign execution. We're looking for someone passionate about growth, with a broad understanding of television, film, and pop culture, and a sharp eye for emerging trends. If you are curious, decisive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be your perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join us and help shape the future of Disney's innovative streaming landscape!
Responsibilities
Drive the ideation, planning, tracking, and communication of title campaigns and brand/cultural tentpole initiatives across teams and the broader organization to ensure alignment and successful execution. Oversee global editorial governance, working closely with international programming partners to maintain consistency and quality standards. Optimize and refine workflow processes to effectively support both global and local programming strategies, promoting efficiency and agility. Curate, test, and refine content strategies across Hulu and Disney+, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize viewer engagement and business results. Monitor campaign performance and pacing, proactively identifying optimization opportunities to enhance outcomes. Manage campaign prioritization and targeting strategies using audience segmentation tools to ensure content reaches the right audiences at the right time. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of processes, procedures, and campaign best practices. Troubleshoot creative assets and collaborate with partners on standards, practices, and stakeholder input to uphold quality and consistency. Partner with insights, data, and analytics teams to design experiments, collect relevant data, and measure campaign effectiveness, driving continuous improvement. Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum of 3+ years of experience in content programming, curation, product management, audience development, or streaming TV. Proficiency with data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau, Looker, Conviva, Excel, and Google Sheets, with the ability to utilize data for strategic decision-making. Excellent communication skills, including confidence and clarity when presenting to large groups or executive audiences. Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to follow-through across multiple projects. Fast learner with robust critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with enthusiasm for adapting quickly to change. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, gracefully shift priorities, and maintain composure under pressure. Experience in growing diverse audiences across various digital platforms. A genuine passion for TV and movies, with a strong interest in industry trends and content evolution.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience managing initiatives & collaborating with stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones is highly desirable. Previous experience working within the streaming TV industry. Hands-on experience with Airtable. Required Education Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience is required. Additional Information This role is based in the Glendale office 4 days a week from Monday through Thursday and flexibility to work from home on Friday. Flexibility to cover evening and weekend programming events as needed to ensure smooth operations. The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $85,800.00 to $115,000.00 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: 10126249 Location: Glendale,California Job Posting Company: Disney Direct to Consumer 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 [email protected] 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. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job