Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions

Job Posting Title: Associate Manager, Entertainment Brand Solutions Req ID: 10109459 Job Description: Disney Advertising Sales is seeking an Associate Manager to report into Director, Entertainment Brand Solutions. Associate Manager will be responsible for assisting the team?s advertiser solutions and project management for advertiser driven cross-platform brand solutions tied to National Geographic and Disney properties across linear, digital, social, experiential, and experimental platforms. This role is based in Los Angeles, California. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Participate in idea generation and help with creation of pitch materials (RFPs and proactive) Participate in and contribute to idea generation Assist in creation of client-facing pitch materials that detail (customized and market-wide) sponsorship opportunities Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.) Update all internal opportunity trackers and documents for team Help manage approvals among key stakeholders (Management, Revenue Yield Management, Legal, BS&P, PR, Business Affairs, studios, producers, etc.) Assist in management of the activation process: timelines, trackers, approvals, production shoots, post-production, etc. May include: Assist in all project related correspondence including legal agreements and project management documents Coordinate and manage client and internal approvals Support on-set shoots Manage budgets and billing Responsible for digitizing and uploading all branded content Recap deals and case studies inclusive of research Help with sweepstakes management Monitor and ensure project elements are delivering across all platforms Serve as key contributor to the National Geographic and Disney Entertainment Solutions team who serve as experts across linear, digital, social, experiential, and experimental platforms. Including but not limited to, Knowledge of show IP, themes and processes Gather information and updates from key parties related to each Special (i.e., producing partners, internal Nat Geo / Disney stakeholders) to ensure team members have the latest information. Maintaining show and department related documentation: budget management, department status reports, revenue and pitch trackers, case studies, research, competitive analysis, etc. Build relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Legal, BS&P, Programming, PR, Sales, Creative, etc.) and serve as resource for Nat Geo and Disney related projects. Support the revenue performance around Nat Geo and Disney Programming to maximize partnership opportunities and revenue. Assist team members on the development and execution of cross-platform (linear, digital, streaming, social etc.) deals. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: 3+ years of marketing, sponsorship, promotion, branded entertainment and/or media at a network, cable, promotional/media agency or entertainment studio. Strong interpersonal skills (especially in high stress environments) and professional presence Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to translate oral ideas into written pitches. Experience in project management across linear and digital/social Adept problem-solving skills Demonstrate creative thinking Highly organized, attention to detail, time management skills, ability to multi-task Self-motivated and proactive Team player with the desire to learn and go above and beyond Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, mornings, weekends and/or occasional travel Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Keynote, Google Docs/Sheets Bachelor?s degree preferred #DisneyAdvertising The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $85,800.00 to $115,000.00 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: Disney Advertising Job Posting Primary Business: Client Solutions & Category Sales Primary Job Posting Category: Integrated Sales And Marketing Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Santa Monica, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-01-10 Learn more about us.