Job ID 10080432 Location Burbank, California, United States / Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Media Team within the Disney Branded Television (DBT) and National Geographic content marketing team of Disney Entertainment Television (DET). Our marketing team is responsible for Disney Channel, Disney Junior, DisneyXD, Disney Original Documentaries, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild and National Geographic Documentary Films. Our content spans many genres reaching many audience segments from kids and family, animation, or scripted content to inspiring documentaries, natural history, and premium non-fiction.
The Campaign and Media Planning Director is responsible for developing on-air and synergy media strategies and overseeing the execution of campaigns that drive awareness, viewership, and engagement for our linear networks. This position is a key touchpoint and the baseline of support for our marketing campaigns and requires a strong understanding the television media landscape. This leadership position will be the day-to-day contact for on-air media from strategic development to flawless execution and post-campaign analysis. The Director is also responsible for non-title, department workload to support broader corporate KPIs.
Strong management and training skills are required to oversee a team of media planning experts. The role will support the VP, Media and manage a team of Sr. Manager(s), Manager(s), Media Planner(s) and Coordinator(s), with senior level executive visibility, as well as cross-functional collaboration and external partner management. This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted position that requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, organization, and excellent communication skills, while being able to manage several projects concurrently and be self-motivated to keep projects moving against aggressive timelines.
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA and Washington, DC is $135,000 to $181,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, dependent on the level and position offered.
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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