This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Disney’s Direct to Consumer’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Senior Content Partnerships Manager who will be an exceptional addition to our global licensing team. As a Senior Content Partnerships Manager, you will report directly to the Director, DTC Content Partnerships, and 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, working with partners to facilitate operations, 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 with a deep understanding of the fandom landscape —anime, gaming, comics, manga, and pop culture —, can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create actionable insights, dynamic interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively drive change - all at a breakneck pace.
Job Responsibility:
Strategy Building: Support development of budget planning frameworks, programming strategies, and go-forward strategic initiatives related to the anime content portfolio
Deal Support & Financial Analysis: Lead drafting memos and leadership decks
conducts financial modeling in partnership with CP&A, WTP analysis and portfolio level efficiency/performance tracking, P&L impact analysis
manages budget planning and tracks all deal activity
Track and vet new content for quality, appeal, and fit with our programming strategies
Participate and collaborate on the formulation and communication of our TV content strategy internally and externally
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead collaboration with FP&A, CP&A, Content Strategy, Global/Regional counterparts and other internal teams to ensure Anime category nuances are accurately reflected
Operational Excellence: Build and manage comprehensive tracking systems for deals, programming, pitches, projects, and strategic initiatives
establish scalable, efficient workflows that benefit executive leaders across the organization
Leadership Communication: Translate complex data and category-specific context into clear, compelling narratives to support leadership decision-making
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or related equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant work experience at a major media company or a top tier consulting firm/investment bank, including experience negotiating content licensing deals
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
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively – and know when to escalate issues
Nice to have:
Cultural fluency and understanding of global & multicultural content, anime ecosystem knowledge
Strong familiarity with fandom audience behavior, trends, community dynamics, and competitive landscape
What we offer:
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