Director, Creator Content and Partnerships

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Director Creator Content and Partnerships

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About the Role

Disney is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Director DTC Creator Partnerships to build and scale Disneys global Creator Studioa strategic capability designed to accelerate audience growth deepen fan engagement and drive direct-to-consumer value through creator-led content.

Reporting to the VP Creator Partnerships this leader will define the Creator Studio strategy operating model and global creator ecosystem partnering across Marketing Product Programming Analytics Legal and International teams to develop scalable creator programs original content franchises and audience growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines deep creator economy expertise with strong business acumen operational excellence and a passion for building high-performing organizations in a fast-moving digital landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and scale Disneys global Creator Studio defining its strategy operating model and long-term roadmap.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across creator partnerships production creative strategy and operations.

• Establish scalable workflows governance resource planning and performance standards that enable global growth.

• Develop and execute Disneys creator partnership strategy cultivating relationships with creators talent representatives agencies and strategic partners.

• Identify and launch creator-led franchises content partnerships and new audience growth opportunities.

• Lead complex partnership negotiations licensing agreements and commercial models.

• Define creator-led programming that increases audience acquisition engagement retention and fandom across Disneys streaming platforms.

• Translate audience insights cultural trends and platform behavior into scalable content strategies while preserving creator authenticity and Disneys brand standards.

• Design and optimize creator incentive programs that drive long-term creator engagement and ecosystem growth.

• Own performance metrics across audience growth engagement watch time creator success and business impact.

• Partner with Analytics to identify emerging opportunities optimize content investment and inform strategic decisions.

• Develop forecasting models that align creator supply with business priorities and growth objectives.

• Partner across Product Marketing Programming Legal Finance Technology and International teams to drive execution and alignment.

• Influence executive stakeholders through strategic recommendations performance insights and business cases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

• 10 years of leadership experience in creator partnerships digital media social content streaming entertainment or consumer technology.

• 5 years leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Demonstrated success building and scaling creator content or digital media organizations programs or operating models.

• Deep understanding of the creator economy social platforms audience behavior and emerging digital media trends.

• Proven experience developing creator partnerships negotiating commercial agreements and managing talent relationships.

• Experience defining audience growth strategies using performance analytics consumer insights and experimentation.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across Product Marketing Content Technology Legal and Finance.

• Strong business acumen with experience translating data and market insights into strategic recommendations.

• Exceptional executive communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in streaming media entertainment gaming or creator-focused businesses.

• Experience launching creator-led franchises original IP or creator ecosystems at scale.

• Experience designing creator incentive programs monetization strategies or partnership frameworks.

• Experience leading global creator initiatives across multiple markets.

• Passion for digital culture emerging platforms and the future of creator-led entertainment.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank CA is $153200 to $205400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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

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