Manager Creator Content & Partnerships - Direct to Consumer

Job Posting Title: Manager, Creator Content & Partnerships - Direct to Consumer Req ID: 10157317 Job Description: **About the Role** The Disney Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Creator Content & Partnerships team develops and scales strategic creator collaborations that expand audience engagement across Disney+ globally. By partnering with creators, talent, and digital media brands, the team produces original creator-led content that complements Disney's iconic storytelling while connecting with audiences across today's evolving digital landscape. As audiences increasingly engage with short-form video, podcasts, livestreams, and emerging creator-first formats, Disney continues to invest in new ways to extend the reach of its stories and franchises. The Manager, Creator Content & Partnerships will help shape this evolution by developing innovative creator strategies that drive audience growth, engagement, and retention for Disney+. Reporting to the Director, Creator Content & Partnerships, this leader will oversee high-impact creator initiatives from strategy through execution while leading a team responsible for developing scalable creator programs, producing creator-led content, managing strategic partnerships, and delivering measurable business results. The ideal candidate brings strong creative instincts, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of the creator economy. They have experience building successful creator partnerships, developing original social-first content strategies, leading high-performing teams, and using audience insights to shape innovative programming that resonates across platforms. **What You'll Do** **Creator Strategy & Partnerships** * Develop and execute creator partnership strategies that support Disney+ audience growth, engagement, and retention. * Build scalable creator programs that connect creators, talent, and media brands with Disney's iconic franchises and original content. * Lead Disney's TikTok Creator Program and other strategic creator initiatives, driving innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business impact. * Cultivate and manage relationships with creators, talent representatives, agencies, and strategic partners to expand Disney's creator ecosystem. * Develop partnership models and creator engagement strategies that foster long-term relationships while delivering measurable results. * Monitor emerging platform trends, creator behaviors, and digital culture to identify new opportunities for audience engagement. **Creator Content Leadership** * Lead the development and execution of creator-led content initiatives from concept through launch and performance optimization. * Partner with creative, marketing, programming, and product teams to develop compelling short-form content aligned with Disney's storytelling and brand standards. * Help shape creator programming that complements Disney+ content strategy while expanding audience reach across digital platforms. * Evaluate content performance and audience insights to inform programming decisions and future content investments. **Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Creator Content & Partnerships team while fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration. * Partner with Marketing, Product, Programming, Content, Analytics, Sales, Partnerships, and International teams to align creator initiatives with Disney+ business objectives. * Serve as a trusted advisor on creator strategy, providing recommendations informed by audience insights, performance analytics, and industry trends. * Drive operational excellence by developing scalable processes, improving workflows, and establishing best practices across the creator organization. **Performance & Innovation** * Define success metrics and evaluate creator initiatives through audience engagement, content performance, and business impact. * Leverage analytics and audience insights to optimize creator investments and improve content performance. * Identify opportunities to expand Disney's creator ecosystem through emerging platforms, innovative partnership models, and evolving content formats. * Champion experimentation while maintaining operational rigor and measurable business outcomes. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. * 5+ years of experience in digital media, creator partnerships, social media, content strategy, digital marketing, entertainment, or a related field. * 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. * Proven success developing and managing creator or influencer partnership programs at scale. * Experience working directly with creators, talent agencies, management companies, or digital media partners. * Strong understanding of creator ecosystems, social platforms, and emerging digital media trends. * Experience developing or overseeing short-form content strategies across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and other creator-first channels. * Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across marketing, content, product, analytics, and business teams. * Strong analytical mindset with experience using audience insights and performance data to inform strategy and investment decisions. * Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in media, entertainment, streaming, digital publishing, or creator-focused organizations. * Experience launching creator-led content franchises, original programming, or large-scale social content initiatives. * Knowledge of creator monetization models, incentive structures, and partnership frameworks. * Experience managing high-volume creator content operations. * Deep understanding of internet culture, creator trends, and emerging social platforms. * Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and external partners through strategic thinking and data-driven recommendations. The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $105,100 to $140,900 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. Job Posting Segment: DEMRKTG Job Posting Primary Business: Studio Marketing - Digital Primary Job Posting Category: Influencer Marketing - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-08-07