Global Media Relations Leader

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Manager, External Communications to lead a team of media relations professionals and guide global media strategies for the DX segment.

You will cultivate relationships with top reporters, craft compelling narratives, and advise senior leaders on high-profile communications. This role emphasizes proactive storytelling, timely crisis response, and measurement of reputational impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of media relations experience with global brands or agencies.
• Experience leading teams and developing manager-level talent.
• Proven ability to secure coverage in Tier 1 outlets.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Experience leading issues and crisis communications.
• Strong ability to navigate complex organizations and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of media relations professionals.
• Set стратегic direction and oversee proactive media strategies across platforms.
• Manage high-stakes media inquiries with precision and discretion.
• Lead crisis and issues communications for the DX segment.
• Collaborate across DX businesses to develop compelling stories.
• Establish KPIs and reporting to optimize media impact.

Skills

Media relations

Leadership

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Manager, External Communications to lead a team of media relations professionals and guide global media strategies for the DX segment.

You will cultivate relationships with top reporters, craft compelling narratives, and advise senior leaders on high-profile communications. This role emphasizes proactive storytelling, timely crisis response, and measurement of reputational impact.