Manager, Brand & Franchise Management (National Geographic)

Walt Disney Co.•Washington, DC

50d•$105,100 - $147,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, National Geographic Brand & Franchise will help bring the National Geographic brand to life through high-impact initiatives, thoughtful partnerships, and seamless collaboration across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Brand & Franchise Management, this role will work closely with teams across National Geographic Content, the National Geographic Society, and The Walt Disney Company to grow brand visibility, deepen audience engagement, and support the expansion of National Geographic's mission. This role will have a particular focus on developing and deepening the relationship between our audiences and the National Geographic Kids brand. This role will drive strategic alignment between stakeholder teams within and outside the organization, particularly to support the launch of new content, products, and partnerships. Location: Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA preferred; New York, NY possible

Requirements

5+ years of experience in brand marketing, strategy, partnerships, or related fields at a comparable level
People management and leadership experience, including the ability to mentor, develop, and guide teams to achieve operational and strategic goals
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Business, or a related field
Demonstrated experience executing cross-functional brand or marketing initiatives within matrixed organizations
Strong strategic and creative thinking paired with hands-on executional skills
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Global mindset and experience working across cultures
Must be available to come into the office 4 days a week (Fridays work from home). We are open to Washington DC, LA or NYC offices

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the media and entertainment landscape, particularly documentary or factual content
Experience contributing to global brand programs or partnerships
Experience with strategic work for kids and family audience segments, ideally related to content development, product merchandising, and/or partnerships

Responsibilities

Support the execution of a unified global National Geographic brand strategy that aligns with business goals and mission.
Use audience data, market trends, and competitive insights (in partnership with Disney Brand Research) to inform marketing strategies and optimize performance.
Collaborate with regional brand and franchise teams to ensure alignment and consistent implementation of global strategies.
Partner with the National Geographic Society on select brand initiatives to support brand and audience growth.
Partner across verticals, regions, and lines of business to help deliver a "One National Geographic" brand approach.
Build strong relationships with internal partners across Consumer Products, Publishing, Travel & Expeditions, and Disney Parks to support integrated brand strategies.
Contribute to the growth of distinct National Geographic franchises that can be activated across multiple businesses.
Manage the planning and execution of cross-platform brand initiatives (e.g., Earth Month campaigns) that elevate the National Geographic brand globally and drive audience engagement.
Develop toolkits, guidelines, and marketing assets for use across internal and external partners.
Support the rollout of brand campaigns in partnership with marketing, editorial, creative, communications, social, legal, and sales teams-ensuring alignment on timelines, KPIs, and creative standards.
Help ensure consistency of messaging and visual identity across platforms and initiatives
Manage and mentor the development and growth of direct report(s).
Support Director and SVP in fostering a team culture of creativity, collaboration, high-trust and high--performance to deliver on business goals and expectations.