Corporate Communications Manager

Disneyland Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company seeks an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to lead PR campaigns and enhance brand reputation across EMEA. You will strategize and manage communications efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and drive engagement through innovative storytelling. Join a diverse workforce committed to inspiring imaginations and connecting audiences worldwide.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry for family and friends

Disney Discounts on products and tickets

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups for diversity and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate communications at Senior Account Director level or above.
• Exceptional writing skills suitable for press releases and speeches.
• Deep understanding of EMEA media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate PR campaigns and manage media relations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders for campaign success.
• Monitor earned media KPIs and oversee budget for PR initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Strategic Thinking

Media Relations

Crisis Management

Project Management

Job description

About the Role & Team
Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to lead high-impactcorporate PR campaignsthat enhance brand reputation and drive earned media engagement. This role involves strategic storytelling, media relations, stakeholder management, crisis communication, and integrated campaignsthat connect with audiences across EMEA.

You will work cross-functionallywith teams including Brand & Franchise Marketing, CSR, DE&I, Public Policy, Legal, Finance, and Consumer Products, ensuring alignment in messaging and activation. Your expertise in managing PR agencies, developing assets, shaping narratives, and leading brand momentswill be crucial in delivering standout communications efforts.

Join us in shaping the magic behind the scenes!

This is an office-based role. 4 days working in the Hammersmith, London office with 1 day working from home (Monday or Friday).

What You Will Do

Strategic Communications & PR Campaigns

Shape brand storytellingthrough earned mediaand digital channelsensuring alignment with marketing priorities.

Strategically manage PR agenciesto maximize campaign impact and media coverage.

Deliver high-profilecommsactivationsacross the UK and wider EMEA markets, ensuring localization while maintaining brand consistency.

Develop and leadcorporate PR campaignsfor major brand activationssuch Disney’s annual Christmas advert and CSR initiatives such asA Disney Wish.

Media Relations & Crisis Management

Build strong relationships with media(across broadcast, print, online), securing positive press coverage

Lead withCorporate Communications Director on crisis communications, developing messaging and media management plans in response to issues.

Conduct regular media briefingsto keep journalists informed of key brand developments andcorporate narrative.

Work closer with executive team to deliver stakeholder engagement plan, including organizing stakeholder events.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Thought Leadership

Work with internal teams to amplify PR effortsacross multiple channels.

Work withCorporate Communications Director to set direction for EMEA markets, ensuring replication of successful campaigns where relevant.

Sustain collaboration with market teams across EMEA

Leadspeaker engagementsfor UK and EMEA leadership, overseeing messaging, speechwriting, and audiovisual materials.

Overseecorporate assetsincluding fact sheets, boilerplates, executive biographies, photography, andcorporate website content.

Organizecorporate eventssuch as engagement events and media screenings as well as lead the EMEA elements of thebi-annual D23 Expo.

Performance Tracking & Budget Oversight

Define earned media KPIs, assess campaign effectiveness, and apply insights to future strategies.

Ensure efficient budget management, overseeing cost trackers and securing resources to support PR initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Proven experienceincorporate communications, ideally at SeniorAccount Director level or above(if agency).

Deep understanding of the media landscape, with expertise in shaping stories for earned coverage.

Exceptional writing skills - capable of drafting press releases, speeches, executive messaging, and strategy documents.

Familiarity with different countries in EMEA through the lens ofcommsand confident navigating multiple market asks at any one point

Strong organization and project management abilities, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

A strategic and creative thinker, adept at developing impactful campaigns in fast-paced environments.

Experience in crisis management, including media handling and reactive messaging.

Leadership skills - ability to mentor junior team membersand manage agency partnerships effectively.

You’ll be adept in providing strategiccommsadvice - outlininginternally what works in earned media.

The Perks

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.