Manager, Content Planning (Slate Planning)
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Manager, Content Planning (Slate Planning)
Req ID: 10131497 Job Description: About the Role & Team Disney’s
Direct to Consumer (DTC) team oversees the Hulu and Disney
streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring
The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and
families everywhere. The Disney Global Content Programming and
Subscriber Engagement team is responsible for leading content
planning, scheduling, on-service merchandising, slate management,
and programming insights that contribute to a cohesive strategic
content approach for the service. What You’ll Do Reporting to the
Sr. Manager, Content Planning; the Manager, Content Planning (Slate
Planning) will oversee Disney slate updates and collaborate
cross-functionally with teams in Finance, Operations, Studios,
Networks, and International Programming to ensure slate alignment
and optimization. This role requires a dynamic thinker with strong
strategy and leadership experience. Key Responsibilities Manage
Disney slate updates throughout the content planning lifecycle,
coordinating with key stakeholders. Develop strong partnerships
with stakeholders across segments to establish programming intent
for content initiatives. Work cross-functionally across executive
leadership, international partners, programming, and operations
teams to ensure slate alignment and initiate content planning
workflows. Collaborate across teams to generate insights and
strategic recommendations that optimize slate planning. Create
business communications and presentations that synthesize inputs
from internal partners to provide a comprehensive and strategic
view of the content pipeline. Partner with the Sr. Manager to
design and evolve scalable frameworks and processes for global
slate planning. Maintain extensive slate data across planning
systems and documentation. Required Qualifications & Skills 7 years
of experience in entertainment at a major media company, with a
focus on content planning, strategy, finance, and/or slate
management. 1 year of direct people management experience.
Proficiency in Airtable, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides,
and adaptability with new tools. Proven ability to build and manage
relationships across a complex, matrixed organization. Demonstrated
advanced deck building skills for executive-level audiences. Strong
track record of leading strategic, high-priority projects in
dynamic environments. Excellent communication and presentation
skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications Relevant experience in content strategy
and finance, with the ability to translate insights into actionable
planning; strong preference. Passion for Disney’s segments, brands,
and franchises with the ability to drive audience engagement;
considered a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably
in a related field. Additional Information This role is based in
the Glendale office 4 days a week from Monday through Thursday and
flexibility to work from home on Friday. The hiring range for this
position in Glendale, CA is $103,500.00 - $138,800.00 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: Direct to Consumer Job
Posting Primary Business: Disney Plus Primary Job Posting Category:
Direct-to-Consumer Content Strategy & Operations Employment Type:
Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA,
USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2025-09-19
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