About the Role

The Specialist, Communications for Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) team will support communications for Disney Publishing Worldwide and Digital Experiences. In addition to working with their manager to integrate key book titles and digital products into cross-franchise (Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars) PR campaigns and across owned and operated platforms, this role will act as one of the team’s key points of contact for publishing licensees.

Responsibilities:

• Draft press releases, media alerts, and key messages for external PR activities such as events and product launches
• Draft various owned & operated editorial features, such as blog posts
• Help route press and media plans to various stakeholders cross-franchise to maintain consistent brand messaging
• Manage ongoing communications with licensee teams and review/route all licensee PR materials for approval
• Liaise closely with Disney Publishing publicity team on franchise-driven book campaigns
• Lead tracking and reporting for PR activities, gathering key beats and media coverage to maintain a communications calendar and contributing to weekly and monthly briefs and department trackers
• Develop strong relationships with content partners in marketing and editorial in order to ensure the appropriate flow of information between different channels in the business
• Actively participate in editorial, marketing, sales, and production meetings to generate ideas or angles, and present campaign activities and updates

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years PR/communications experience
• Strong communications and writing skills
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects across a variety of franchises/brands at a time
• Excellent computer literacy; Internet and social media savvy with experience using Keynote, Microsoft Office suite, etc.
• A self-starter that has experience problem solving with creative solutions
• A team player with the ability to embrace a fast-moving, action-oriented environment
• Able to develop strong, trusting relationships with team members and other internal stakeholders
• Approaches work with a high degree of professionalism and commitment
• Exhibits strong communication skills and an ability to work with others who may have diverse communication and work styles

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience

About Disney Publishing Worldwide

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is one of the world's largest publishing brands, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. As part of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, DPW and its affiliates bring the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic and Andscape, to fans everywhere.  DPW, through its vertical publishing operations and global licensing structure, creates and publishes best-selling books, comics, magazines, learning and digital interactive storytelling products, audio books, eBooks, and apps. Headquartered in Glendale, California, DPW publications and storytelling products are available in more than 70 countries in 45 languages.

About Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP)
Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) is the division of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products – from toys to t-shirts, apps, books, console games and more – and experiences that can be found around the world, including on the shopDisney e-commerce platform and at Disney Parks, local and international retailers, as well as Disney store locations globally. The business is home to world-class teams of product, licensing and retail experts, artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

The hiring range for this position in New York is $78,800.00 to $108,350.00 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.