Vice President, International Television Strategy & Operations - Disney Entertainment Television
Burbank, CA, United States
Job Summary:
This newly created role of Vice President International Television Strategy & Operations reports to the Executive Vice President, International Television Strategy & Operations. This role will partner with the international regional teams, finance, content planning and analysis, direct-to-consumer and other TWDC stakeholders on optimizing the strategy and operations related to non-US content for TWDC's digital streaming services throughout LatAm, EMEA, APAC, and India. The individual must be both strategic and operationally minded, an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, with expertise presenting to senior executives and stakeholders across business and creative functions.
What You Will Do
Strategy
Work directly with the international regional teams and US leadership in setting and evolving the regional and per country strategy with respect to our international original and licensed content.
Provide updates, overviews and strategy recommendations for senior management on ad hoc projects related to our international content and strategy.
Provide input for annual and long-range plans on TWDC's international slate and non-US licensed content and provide recommendations to the regional partners and leadership on investment levels, key markets, target genres, etc.
Analyze and understand critical content, entertainment and viewership trends as well as competitor strategies across the international markets.
Create compelling executive presentations and other documents supported by strong qualitative and quantitative narratives.
Partner with content planning and analysis, data analytics and other stakeholders to draw and share insights on our international slate and strategies.
Perform various analyses by leveraging resources and insights gathered from a broad range of functional experts and data sources, including content analytics, marketing, research, third party data, etc.
Operations
Lead team overseeing all tracking of our non-US licensed content; ensure tracking is accurate and provide regular visibility to relevant internal stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to bring more efficiency to our internal processes and drive implementation of those processes
Establish regular communication and visibility between the regions and TWDC's US content hubs to share updates on each group's development and release slates and other key information
Work with our regional partners, marketing teams and other stakeholders to determine appropriate prioritization processes for our slate of content.
Vet and elevate to the regions non-US content opportunities
Work with the regions and our operations/finance teams on the appropriate localization and release strategy for our international content.
Leadership & Project Management
Lead the team in prioritizing and executing on key strategic and operational initiatives.
Champion an innovative and highly collaborative diverse culture that promotes idea generation, open communication, respect for others, and excellence.
Mentor and support junior members of the team in reaching their potential.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Ten years+ of prior in-depth experience in management consulting, investment banking, and/or strategic planning.
Superior analytical, financial modeling, and research skills.
Proficient in communicating complex ideas and data sets graphically in an effective way for presentation to senior-level executives.
Exceptional cross-cultural awareness with passion for the international marketplace.
Deep strategic knowledge of the video streaming business and international media ecosystem.
Strategic expertise of the global content market, ideally with an expertise in international content.
Passionate about and an avid consumer of content.
Excellent interpersonal skills; highly effective at working with a variety of business partners and diverse stakeholders.
Superior attention to detail.
Excellent project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Takes initiative and is a self-starter, with the ability to lead projects from inception.
Demonstrated record of building strong relationships with colleagues, with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel & Word; other presentation software and/or Airtable proficiency is a plus.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Familiarity with the brands and franchises of The Walt Disney Company.
Foreign-language skills and/or international experience are a plus.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields.
MBA preferred.
The hiring range for this position in California is $229,000 to $307,000 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 Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 ABC, Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television .
ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.
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