Sr Manager, Digital Marketing (Youtube Creative Kids)

$123,000 - $165,000/Yr

Disney - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Burbank, CA

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Senior Manager, Digital Marketing for YouTube Creative Kids at The Walt Disney Studios is responsible for overseeing the creative strategies and content development for Disney's Made-for-Kid (MFK) YouTube channels. This role involves managing the production of engaging, kid-friendly video content, ensuring alignment with brand standards, and collaborating with various internal teams to support franchise priorities and global audience growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and production of evergreen, short-form video content for MFK YouTube channels (VOD and derivative YT Shorts) and within budget
• Manage content planning to align production and delivery of final assets with programming calendars in support of franchise priorities timelines
• Uphold and adhere to brand guidelines when creating content, ensuring videos are consistently kid-friendly and on-brand in voice, style, and tone
• Collaborate with Brand, Franchise, Consumer Productions and Digital Marketing teams throughout content lifecycle to ensure content delivers upon expectations
• Route all assets to necessary stakeholders for internal approval (Legal, Brand & Franchise, etc.)
• Develop and produce content that can travel internationally in support of the brand/franchise strategies and priorities
• Manage a team dedicated to executing the MFK YouTube channel strategies
• Manage content development and production through to final delivery
• Deliver content on-time and on-budget
• Produce content that support TWDC and cross-LOB priorities
• Develop and maintain creative slate that aligns to core Brand, Franchise & YouTube business goals for the MFK audience
• Liaise with international, internal partners to create content that can travel outside the US and positively impact the global business
• Act as a creative consultant for brands and franchises under remit for partners creating digital content
• Collaborate with Digital Strategy & Programming team on content publishing rollouts and stakeholder requests

Requirements

• 7+ years' relevant experience with content development and production, preferably in digital
• 3+ years' experience managing teams and the professional development of professionals
• Experience in shortform content development and production for primarily animation but live action a plus
• Passion for kid-friendly content and story-telling
• Outstanding project management, organization, presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in Keynote/PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends, specifically YouTube
• Team player with strong work ethic and ability to be nimble
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a matrixed organization
• Efficient with time with the ability to meet deadlines and self-direct time management
• Solid understanding and interest in YouTube and social media platforms

Nice-to-haves

• AA or BA in Digital Marketing, Marketing or business admin/relevant degree preferred
• Familiarity and knowledge of Disney Brands a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Childcare Options
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Weekly Pay