Manager, Synergy, Strategy & Solutions

Job Description

The Manager, Synergy will report to the Senior Director, Synergy Strategy and Solutions and will be responsible for supporting team members with a variety of projects as needed to help maximize partnership and promotional opportunities for the company. Specifically, the candidate is a self-starter who has a passion for the intersection of sports, entertainment, news, and pop culture. The Manager should have a strong background in communications, strategic planning, marketing, and project management.

Responsibilities:
• Manages relationships between ESPN and all synergy partners across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, Disney+, Hulu, Freeform, Disney Parks, LucasFilm, Marvel, National Geographic Partners, FX Networks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and more
• Leads cross-promotional projects and partnerships across TWDC in support of assigned ESPN priorities such as NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, College Football Playoff SportsCenter, ESPYS, and more
• Leads and manages execution of opportunities across ESPN divisions to drive awareness or tune-in for TWDC partners
• Partners with ESPN Marketing, Programming, Production, PR, and other departments working to identify and maximize partnership opportunities.
• Supports in the management, oversight, and planning of the budget
• Collaborates with Director and Sr. Director for all short and long range planning
• Works with research, apply key data and insights to determine appropriate partner alignment, establish KPIs, and determine success of synergy plans
• Manages multiple projects on behalf of ESPN and TWDC simultaneously
• Leads communication, re-caps, reporting, clipping for all assigned ESPN and TWDC initiatives

Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and Google sheets, slides, and docs
• Digital maven, particularly skilled at understanding the nuances between social media platforms and how to effectively leverage each
• Exceptional communication skills both written and interpersonal, expressing ideas, thoughts, and facts in a clear, convincing, and organized way
• Highly organized and able to work independently on projects – attention to detail is imperative
• Self-starter with strong initiative and problem solving skills – the candidate must demonstrate good judgement and be able to think on their toes
• Ability to effectively handle a large quantity of projects and tasks simultaneously under deadline, deal effectively with press, and complete tasks with minimal direction or instruction
• Creative thinker who enjoys bringing brands together in unique and unexpected ways

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Candidate should have a healthy obsession with popular culture and the role sports plays in it
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across multiple departments and disciplines in a fast paced environment and highly matrixed company
• Disney and/or ESPN experience/interest or sports/entertainment experience preferred
• SAP proficiency
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Flexible and adaptable work schedule for changing business demands

Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field

Preferred Education

Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $88,478 to $118,690 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbzq06-18-188-180-227-42 in your application.