Digital Media Manager

• Provide dedicated leadership for owned digital operations and steward enhancements to the digital ecosystem to unlock the impact of owned media
• Lead ESPN’s partnership across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) to maximize digital inventory and marketing value
• Support digital prioritization and ensure through-line coordination across TWDC in partnership with Media Operations
• Overseeing and directing the day-to-day operations of the activation team
• Working with Planning & Buying team to understand goals, address campaign needs, and communicate results and insights
• Working side-by-side with broader Media & activation team to ensure tight coordination of campaign setup, adjustments and optimization performance is efficient and effective
• Act as a resource and mentor for colleagues
• Guide managed employees toward team success and broader organizational impact
• Establish stronger integration with the DAS Ad Ops team
• Manage relationships with cross-functional leads to improve campaign management and operational processes
• Identify optimizations in current practices and drive executive alignment for adoption
• Work independently with minimal guidance, leading projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
• Demonstrate agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting new products and businesses backed by a large-scale media property
• Communicate complex or sensitive concepts effectively, maintaining executive awareness while parallel-pathing individual workstreams

• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital media operations or related field
• Skilled in digital media operations and management
• Proficient in strategic partnership coordination
• Independent worker with effective problem-solving skills
• Innovative and tech-savvy with a creative mindset
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in analytics, business, marketing, or a related field

• Experience in ad sales account management or ad operations
• previous sports or entertainment experience is a plus
• Experience with Operative 1, Campaign Manager, Google Product Suite, Adobe
• Experience working with across several media channels is preferred and a curiosity in emerging media platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to distill key ideas for non-digitally-centric teams
• Passionate, resilient, and adaptable team player
• Creative thinker with a bold and enthusiastic approach

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