Manager, Corporate Development

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA is seeking a Manager in Corporate Development to evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. You will work with senior leadership, developing new opportunities and leading projects with a principal perspective in media and entertainment.

The role requires an MBA, a track record of top-tier finance and deal experience, and the ability to mentor junior team members while shaping strategic direction for Disney’s global growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent record of academic and professional achievement.
• Strong accounting, finance, modeling, valuation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A team-oriented attitude and an enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members.
• A passion for both business and media & entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Interact with business unit and corporate senior management; provide project leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Mergers & acquisitions

Valuation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA

Job description

Manager, Corporate Development

Job ID 10145556 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date postedAug. 07, 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Corporate Development group at The Walt Disney Company is a team of approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, investment banking, private equity, and consulting, who serve as in-house advisors to the company’s executive leadership on key inorganic growth opportunities globally and who negotiate and execute M&A transactions. The department’s activities and accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of many of the company’s business units across the Disney Entertainment, Sports, and Disney Experiences segments.

Examples of work completed include:

• Acquisitions: NFL Network, 21st Century Fox, Hulu, BAMTech, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar
• Joint Ventures: Merger of Star India with Viacom18, combination of Hulu + Live TV and Fubo
• Divestitures: Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks, Endemol Shine, FoxNext Games
• Investments: Minority stakes in, Epic Games, Professional Lacrosse League, WEBTOON

What You Will Do

As the manager you will play a key role in evaluating and executing acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, and developing new business opportunities.

The position entails extensive interaction with business unit and corporate senior management and provides early project leadership responsibility. Managers develop excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills while building a rich base of knowledge within the media and entertainment industry from a ‘principal’ perspective. Managers gain exposure to the executive decision-making process and have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent record of academic and professional achievement
• Strong accounting, finance, modeling, valuation, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• A team-oriented attitude and an enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members
• A passion for both business and media & entertainment

Required Education

• MBA

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience at a top tier investment bank, private equity, or comparable corporate development group within a major media and entertainment company

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $139,200.00 to $186,600.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. , which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) .

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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