Marketing Manager, ESPN- 12 mth contract

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ESPN is the worlds leading sports entertainment company guided by its mission to serve sports Australia and New Zealand ESPN operates the ESPN and ESPN2 channels ESPN on Disney and a digital network comprising ESPNcricinfo and ESPNfootytips.

ESPN distributes an extensive portfolio of premium sports rights including the NBA NFL NBL and MLB.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead the marketing strategy and execution for ESPN across Australia and New Zealand. This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role will play a key part in growing ESPNs brand audience engagement and consumer-facing platforms across broadcast streaming digital and social channels.

Working across ESPN Disney and broader Disney teams you will develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns that connect sports fans with the content they love. You will lead brand and campaign strategy manage digital and social activity support ESPN on Disney marketing collaborate with affiliates and rights partners and oversee marketing budgets and agency relationships.

What youll do

• Lead the ESPN brand and marketing strategy across Australia and New Zealand.
• Plan and execute multi-platform campaigns across TV digital social streaming and partner channels.
• Partner with Disney Marketing to support ESPN on Disney campaigns key sports moments and new rights launches.
• Manage ESPN Australia/New Zealands social media strategy to grow reach engagement and audience connection.
• Collaborate with editorial sales programming research creative finance international marketing and agency partners.
• Build strong relationships with affiliates sports leagues rights partners and external suppliers.
• Oversee marketing budgets vendor management reporting and campaign optimisation.

What were looking for

• 8 years relevant marketing experience ideally within media entertainment sport digital or consumer brands.
• Strong experience developing and delivering ATL digital social and integrated marketing campaigns.
• A confident stakeholder manager who can influence and collaborate across local regional and international teams.
• Strong creative judgement communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for sport media and entertainment with strong awareness of the Australian and New Zealand sports landscape.
• Experience managing budgets agencies suppliers and campaign reporting.

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This is a unique opportunity to join the talented team that develops and delivers unparalleled entertainment across Australia and New Zealand so if this role captures your imagination then apply now!

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our audiences and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices identities backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

The Walt Disney Company can provide individual accessibility support that may be needed during your interview process. Please let us know of accommodations that may assist in helping you feel welcome by emailing

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