Partnerships Marketing, Associate Manager

Job Description

Partnership Marketing , Associate Manager
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 US that give subscribers access to Disney+ and Hulu or Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.
The Associate Manager, Partnership Marketing will play a critical role in managing small to midsized device and distribution partners supported by the Global Partnership Marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:
Partner Relationship Management:
• Act as the main day-to-day contact for assigned partners, helping to build strong, collaborative relationships that support shared success that align with team and company goals.
• Work closely with partners by regularly communicating programming priorities, for Disney+, ESPN DTC and the Bundle to keep everyone informed and aligned.
• Responsible for executing marketing campaigns around key title tentpoles that drive acquisition, engagement and retention for SVOD services.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Build strong relationships with internal teams-including but not limited to creative, legal, programming, product marketing, business development, technical account and regional marketing teams -to coordinate campaign assets, approvals, and timelines to ensure timely delivery to partners.
Team Operations:
• Demonstrate strong project management skills to oversee team reporting and manage asset requests and delivery workflows. Ensure operational efficiency and clear communication across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables for internal and external partners.
Leadership support:
• Support senior leadership by preparing campaign updates, delivering insights through reporting, proactively anticipating needs, and providing tactical support for high-priority partner accounts.
Team Player mindset:
• Work collaboratively by contributing ideas and supporting colleagues by sharing best practices and key learning about partners with stakeholders internationally.
• Contribute to special projects and high-impact initiatives as assigned by leadership, often involving cross-functional collaboration and strategic visibility.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 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 in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field required/preferred or work experience
• 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.
• 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.
Additional Qualities:
• Experience supporting international markets or collaborating with global stakeholders is a plus
• Passion for innovation and creative problem-solving to drive marketing success and unlock new partnership opportunities.
The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $89,900 - $120,500 per year. The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $85,800 - $115,000 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.
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.

This position is with Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z33zx3-216-73-216-161-42 in your application.