Manager Programming and Content Curation - 1 year contract at The Walt Disney Company

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Streaming, MediaIndustries

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Deep understanding of TWDC content library, brands, franchises, and characters
Prior experience in the streaming industry is considered an advantage
Previous experience in data analysis would be a plus
Comprehensive expertise in digital or sports media platforms, including hands-on management of web, app, streaming, and connected devices
Proven ability to work across a matrixed organization while also able to self-motivate
Demonstrated ability to thrive working in an extremely fast-paced environment
Experience with content planning tools; Airtable preferred
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Diplomatic mindset with proven te (likely "team" or similar, based on context)

Responsibilities

Leverage service, market, and behaviour data, as well as audience research to drive effective programming strategies, and create high-impact, curated programming events that leverage TWDC brands and franchises
Oversee day-to-day slate update - Plan, curate, build, publish, and manage Disney+ content programming through the curation tools with accuracy and efficiency to maximize audience engagement and retention
Managing and tracking the alignment with overall content planning strategy and programmers to execute the scheduling of the programs
Partner with operational teams to ensure content and asset availability supports curation strategies. Also, monitor and communicate programming intent for the content slate
Collaborate with Lifecycle and Brand & Content Marketing teams for alignment in content priorities
Collaborate on regional and territorial editorial curation and promotion
Pull data analytics to gain and share content performance insights around audience, title, platform, and other elements of Disney+
Facilitate verbal and written communications between teams, and to the larger organization including executives and global teams
Drive operational efficiencies, collaborating closely with all programmers and internal teams to manage communication and timely delivery
This role will require occasional weekend and evening work
Become an expert/super-user in the Disney+ programming and curation tool

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content CurationProgramming StrategyData AnalysisAudience ResearchContent StrategyEditorial PlanningDisney+ Platform

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This role is based in Singapore.

What is the employment type and duration for this role?

This is a full-time position as a 1-year contract.

What key skills are required for the Manager Programming and Content Curation role?

The role requires expertise in Disney+ programming and curation tools, ability to leverage service, market, and behavior data along with audience research, data analytics skills for content performance insights, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role involves partnering with operational teams, Lifecycle and Brand & Content Marketing teams, programmers, and regional/territorial teams within Disney Entertainment, which manages streaming services like Disney+ and broadcast networks.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager Programming and Content Curation role?

Strong candidates will have experience in content strategy, programming execution, data-driven decision making using audience research and analytics, and proven collaboration skills across teams to drive subscriber engagement and retention.