Marketing & Commercial Executive

The Walt Disney Company; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media company in London as a Marketing Support Specialist. This role involves optimizing revenues and managing client relationships in the entertainment industry. Candidates should have proven marketing experience and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry for family and friends

Disney Discounts on products and services

Disney+ Subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing for multi-platform broadcast/digital clients.
• Strong understanding of commercial marketing and creative processes.
• Ability to manage external creative/design/marketing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and sales teams with pre- and post-sales activities.
• Maintain relationships with broadcasters/platforms for marketing campaigns.
• Organize events for Content Sales across UK and EMEA.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Marketing

Creativity

Analytical Mindset

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree in TV/Film/Entertainment

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Photoshop

Job description

This is a client-facing role designed to support the Marketing & Sales teams in delivering excellent pre- and post-sales marketing activity across specific EMEA territories, with the goal of driving maximum revenues for the company. It involves regular communication with key clients to ensure high levels of service and strong commercial acumen. The role also includes supporting the Commercial Development Manager in tracking content and licensing activity. Success in this position requires leveraging relationships both internally and externally to achieve marketing objectives across the business. A demonstrable passion for TV and film content, along with a keen interest in the streaming industry, is essential.

• Please note that that territory cluster groupings are subject to change and a high degree of flexibility is expected.
  
  
  

This role is based in Hammersmith, London 4 days per week

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.

What you will do:

• Pre-sale: Optimise revenues and brand amplification opportunities by delivering creative and innovative pre-sale initiatives to support the content sales business.
• Post-sale: maintain excellent relationships and provide day to day marketing support to key stakeholders at each relevant broadcaster/platform managing the approval of extensive client campaigns across select markets in EMEA.
• Regular communication and dialogue with the broader marketing, deal management and sales counterparts in local markets.
• Ensure that the best assets are available and accessible for series and movies to create excellent marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of brand guidelines and Disney assets sites.
• Marketing support on the planning, organising and executing of events for Content Sales across UK and the rest of EMEA.
• Content Lead for designated area, overseeing the tracking and management of marketing assets and deliverables across key markets.
• Maintain content mapping & trackers for key content areas, including 2nd window series branded features packs and the Oscars, distributing regular / timely updates to relevant stakeholders (e.g. DCP and Franchise).
• Monitor new US and EMEA title releases to ensure the Content Sales Guidance reflect the latest production updates, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Consolidate commercial information and sale status from across local teams, on an ongoing / ad-hoc basis.
• Become an expert user of internal systems (e.g. Salesforce, Airtable, Rightsline and our promotional website DMDCentral) to self-service deal and content information.
• Tracking costs and updating budget.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience within Marketing, specifically working with multi-platform broadcast/digital clients
• Previous experience in a B2B TV/Film marketing/media environment essential
• Degree educated with a relevant degree and passion for the TV/Film/Entertainment industry
• Experience of managing external creative/design/marketing agencies
• Evidence of excellent IT skills – particularly PowerPoint, Excel & Word
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Good understanding of commercial marketing and creative process
• A high level of accuracy, creativity and enthusiasm with an analytical mindset
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good flexible approach
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to provide and share information clearly and concisely
• Experience in Photoshop is desirable
• Highly efficient with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Occasional travel may be required.
  
  
  

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

Disney+ Subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - 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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.