Coordinator, Communications

• Assist Communications team with writing, developing, and executing long- and short-term publicity plans that elevate Disney Advertising
• Write and edit press materials – including releases, pitches, and talking points – and support outreach to media outlets
• Identify and proactively pitch Disney’s leadership for key industry events, thought leadership opportunities, and earned media stories
• Research, update, and maintain trade and business editorial, awards, and events calendars
• Help prepare and submit corporate and executive awards entries, while keeping the team apprised of timely upcoming opportunities for submission
• Conduct comprehensive research and vetting of industry conference and speaking opportunities
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to plan, support logistics on, and execute Disney Advertising’s presence at events
• Build and maintain strong communication and relationships with internal departments including Sales, Client Solutions and Operations, Networks, Streaming and Technology PR teams
• Support Communications team with the development and distribution of press materials, key messages, Q&A documents, and identify unique and creative ways to disseminate news both through written word and visually
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, online influencers, and key internal stakeholders
• Help maintain clips and coverage database, while supporting overall reporting and tracking of key business announcements and earned media performance

• 2+ years of experience working in public relations and/or journalism and marketing communications
• Experience working in corporate communications, PR, journalism, or equivalent
• Strong verbal and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver information effectively and rapidly to audiences and constituents both internally and externally, for a multi-business global company
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Working knowledge of the media, streaming and advanced advertising space, and an interest and understanding of the data-driven marketing, technology, and addressable advertising spaces across Sports and Entertainment
• Curiosity and a driven work ethic, with the ability to distill difficult, and at times complex subject matter, and make them easily translatable
• Experience working with senior-level leadership/executives and proactively pitching and/or finding opportunities for thought leadership moments for designated spokespeople, while supporting a bench of subject matter experts
• A "can-do" approach and attentive professional demeanor, in support of a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-stakes business
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations or equivalent work experience

• Experience preparing media lists and conducting media research using Muckrack
• Strong grasp of social media tools and reporting a plus
• Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite and Canva a plus
• Prior experience working with multi-brand enterprises, and collaborating with teams across corporate functions, including executive support in media and communications, preferred

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