Communications Manager

Job Overview

As a vital member of the Strategic Communications team, the Communications Manager plays an essential role in supporting both proactive and reactive communications efforts for Disney Entertainment Television (DET). The role helps manage day‑to‑day press engagement with journalists, contributes to crisis communications planning and response, and supports the development of messaging that protects and promotes DET’s business, talent and brands. The Communications Manager reports to the Vice President, Corporate Communications, and collaborates closely with partners across Communications, Publicity, Marketing, Legal, Labor Relations, and other DET teams.

This individual is a strong writer, organized project manager, and proactive in fast‑moving news cycles. They support crisis communication strategies and must react to unexpected developments in real time while building professional relationships with journalists.

Draft and refine messaging strategies that promote titles, executives and brand initiatives; coordinate responses to press inquiries and maintain communication with key entertainment reporters and media outlets; support the development and execution of crisis communications strategies; assist in identifying external communication opportunities for executives; manage logistics and support for executive speaking opportunities, interviews, and media engagements, including counsel on issues‑oriented messaging;

collect research and write reports, summaries, executive remarks, talking points and press releases; partner with other teams across The Walt Disney Company and Disney Entertainment Television to nurture collaborative group.

5+ years’ experience in writing, editing and successful communication of ideas and strategies; experience in crisis communication strategies, ideally at a streaming platform, television network or studio; proactive, decisive and able to manage multiple projects; ability to function as highly effective member of DET’s Strategic Communications team and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Experience contributing to communications/messaging campaigns across trade and consumer media, supporting media interviews or press opportunities; established relationships with entertainment journalists; content publicity experience; familiarity with industry trends and business news; love of television and familiarity with current shows and talent across the entertainment landscape.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism and/or public relations.

Hiring range in California: $ to $ per year. Base pay may vary based on factors. Bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package. Full range of medical, financial and other benefits will be offered.