Director of Multiplatform Kids Content & Storytelling

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full benefits package

Medical coverage

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Glendale, CA is seeking a Director of Multiplatform Content for Disney Kids & Family to lead strategy and creative execution across a key content slate, including YouTube, Disney+, and social platforms.

This role blends creative leadership with digital strategy, requiring deep fluency in platform-native formats, strong collaboration with IP stakeholders, and a track record of delivering on-time, on-budget multiplatform projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in content strategy, digital or multiplatform content
• Experience providing creative direction for short-form content
• Proven ability to grow audiences through content strategy and performance data
• Experience leading projects from concept through delivery with schedules and milestones
• Experience managing stakeholders including senior leaders
• Deep understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram workflows and audience behaviors
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Highly organized, adaptable in fast-moving environments
• Ability to build trust with creative teams and leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction across the assigned slate, including formats, concepts, scripts, storyboards, shoots, editorial cuts, scores, mixes, thumbnails, metadata, and promotional materials
• Partner with the Vice President, Multiplatform Content and key stakeholders on creative and strategic decisions
• Identify and maintain relationships with writers, directors, and other creative talent across traditional and digital platforms
• Champion an agile, experimentation-forward culture with creative testing across emerging platforms
• Lead multiplatform strategy for the assigned slate in partnership with the VP
• Analyze content performance and translate data into creative/strategic recommendations
• Coordinate with Production, Casting, Music and cross-functional teams to manage schedules and delivery
• Develop project briefs, track milestones, troubleshoot issues, and coach team members

Skills

Creative leadership

Audience development

Digital platforms fluency

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data-informed decision making

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Glendale, CA is seeking a Director of Multiplatform Content for Disney Kids & Family to lead strategy and creative execution across a key content slate, including YouTube, Disney+, and social platforms.

This role blends creative leadership with digital strategy, requiring deep fluency in platform-native formats, strong collaboration with IP stakeholders, and a track record of delivering on-time, on-budget multiplatform projects.