Manager, Content Planning

Manager, Content Planning

Disney Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses. The Disney+ Global Content Programming and Subscriber Engagement team leads content planning, scheduling, merchandising, slate management, and programming insights.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Content Planning, the Manager will oversee Disney+ slate updates and collaborate across Finance, Operations, Studios, Networks, and International Programming for slate alignment and optimization.

• Manage Disney+ slate updates throughout the content planning lifecycle, coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders across segments to establish programming intent for content initiatives.
• Work cross‑functionally with executive leadership, international partners, programming, and operations teams to ensure slate alignment and initiate content planning workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to generate insights and strategic recommendations that optimize slate planning.
• Create business communications and presentations that synthesize inputs from internal partners to provide a comprehensive and strategic view of the content pipeline.
• Partner with the Sr. Manager to design and evolve scalable frameworks and processes for global slate planning.
• Maintain extensive slate data across planning systems and documentation.

• 7+ years of experience in entertainment at a major media company, with a focus on content finance, planning, strategy, and/or slate management.
• 1+ year of direct people management experience.
• Proficiency in Airtable, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and adaptability with new tools.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated advanced deck building skills for executive‑level audiences.
• Strong track record of leading strategic, high‑priority projects in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Relevant experience in content strategy and finance, translating insights into actionable planning.
• Passion for Disney’s segments, brands, and franchises with the ability to drive audience engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.

• Role based in Glendale office: 4 days a week Monday‑Thursday, with flexibility to work from home Friday.

The hiring range: $105,100 to $140,900 per year. Base pay will consider internal equity and other factors. Bonus/long‑term incentives may be provided. Full benefits include medical, financial, and other perks.

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping bring the Walt Disney Company’s best‑in‑class storytelling to fans and families worldwide.

Disney DTC LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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