Content Partnerships Manager

The Walt Disney Company • Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

Disney’s Direct to Consumer’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Content Partnerships Manager who will be an exceptional addition to our global licensing team. As a Content Partnerships Manager you will be an integral part of the Global Licensing Content team acquiring from Anime content partners, globally. You will participate in all stages of our content acquisition process - tracking and evaluating programming opportunities, helping define our global licensing strategy through rigorous analysis of data, and working cross-functionally to amplify and grow the Anime content portfolio for DTC. This role demands someone who has Anime expertise and with their deep knowledge of the Anime content space, create actionable insights, to effectively drive change - all at a breakneck pace.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience at a major media company or consulting firm/investment bank, anime content knowledge with a strong understanding of audience trends and the competitive landscape
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and quantitative analysis skills
• Understanding of multicultural content and how to serve diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently and Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively – and know when to escalate issues

Nice To Haves

• Cultural fluency and understanding of global & multicultural content, anime ecosystem knowledge
• Firsthand complex dealmaking experience with Anime content licensing

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential content and partnership opportunities and analyze market, social media, and competitor trends to identify white space and competitive positioning
• Track and vet new content for quality, appeal, and fit with our programming strategies
• Serve as internal anime content expert for ad-hoc cross-functional initiatives and special projects (e.g., podcast development)
• Monitor and manage upcoming anime slate
• Track content performance across all platforms (Hulu/US, Disney+/Regions, Crunchyroll, competitors)
• External: Primary CP contact for account management, coordinating with cross functional teams (Accounting, Marketing, Strategy, etc.) to ensure seamless partnership execution
• Internal: Leads post-deal coordination with Ops, Marketing, PR, and OCM to ensure successful content launches
• Create high-impact materials (priority decks, one-sheets, hype content) to drive alignment and excitement across leadership, Marketing, PR, and OCM teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees