Sr. Manager, International Content

Sr. Manager, International Content

Job
Location Toronto, Canada
Business Disney Entertainment Television
Date posted Aug. 11, 2026

The Walt Disney Company (headquartered out of Burbank, California) operates a number of independent businesses in Canada, including:
Disney Entertainment (Studios, General Entertainment and Streaming), ESPN, Disney Experiences including Parks, Disney Cruise Line and Consumer Products businesses. The majority of these businesses are located at the Canadian corporate headquarters in Toronto, Ontario and operate across a diverse range of entertainment related industries.

The Senior Manager, International Content is a knowledgeable creative executive and strategic leader who will play a key role in supporting the Director, Development as Disney continues to grow its Canadian original programming slate. Based in Toronto, Canada, this Senior Manager partners closely with the Director of Development for Canada, the broader International Content team in Los Angeles, in addition to key cross-functional partners, and will help identify, evaluate, develop and oversee premium scripted and unscripted projects from concept through greenlight and into production.

The ideal candidate is highly curious, creatively attuned and passionate about discovering emerging voices, tracking industry trends and identifying projects with both local authenticity and global appeal.

• Support the Director, Development in shaping and executing Disney's Canadian originals across both scripted and unscripted programming.
• Identify, evaluate and champion premium Canadian projects that align with Disney's creative vision and strategic priorities.
• Source new creative opportunities by building relationships with writers, producers, production companies, agents, managers and talent across the Canadian market.
• Help oversee projects throughout the development lifecycle – from initial submission through commissioning, development, production, post-production and delivery.
• Own and manage the end-to-end Canadian content delivery workflow, partnering with Content Operations, Programming, Scheduling, Localization and other cross-functional teams to ensure Canadian titles, assets, metadata and supporting materials are delivered accurately and on schedule for platform launch.
• Read and assess a high volume of submissions with speed, accuracy and strong editorial judgment, identifying projects with both domestic relevance and international potential.
• Draft thoughtful, constructive and actionable creative notes on pitches, treatments, outlines, scripts, cuts and other development materials.
• Review rough cuts and provide clear editorial feedback in partnership with the Director of Development and broader creative team.
• Prepare development reports, project evaluations, internal memos, greenlight materials, executive briefings and strategic presentations for senior leadership.
• Craft concise, articulate creative summaries and project recommendations that support internal decision-making and greenlight discussions.
• Ensure submission pipeline, materials, project status, reports and trackers remain organized, accurate and current.
• Manage development reporting and tracking systems while helping maintain overall slate visibility and planning.
• Collaborate with production partners to help shepherd commissioned projects through prep, production, post-production and delivery.
• Stay highly informed on the Canadian creative marketplace, monitoring emerging writers, directors, producers, talent, production companies, IP, competitive activity and industry trends.
• Proactively identify new creative voices, breakout talent, culturally relevant stories and crossover opportunities that can resonate both within Canada and internationally.
• Represent Disney at festivals, markets, screenings and industry events, cultivating relationships and identifying future development opportunities.
• Contribute to the continued growth, ambition and long-term success of Disney's Canadian originals slate.

• 8+ years of experience in television development, commissioning and/or production, within a broadcaster, streamer, studio or production company, including a minimum of 3+ years in management roles overseeing creative or content-focused teams.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian television industry, including its creative community, production ecosystem and financing landscape.
• Exceptional creative instincts with the ability to evaluate pitches, treatments, scripts and cuts quickly, thoughtfully and strategically.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced creative feedback in a clear, constructive and diplomatic manner.
• Excellent story sense with a passion for identifying distinctive voices and compelling commercial opportunities.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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