Partnerships Marketing Lead, Growth & Subscriptions

Disney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Marketing is seeking a Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing to lead and scale strategic partnership marketing initiatives supporting Disney's Direct-to-Consumer business. You will develop and execute partnership strategies that strengthen consumer engagement, drive subscriber growth, and amplify Disney's iconic brands through innovative marketing collaborations.

You will lead a team of marketing professionals, manage a portfolio of strategic global partnerships, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in partnership marketing, strategic marketing, business development, or related functions within subscription-based, direct-to-consumer, media, streaming, entertainment, or consumer technology organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and lead partnership marketing strategies and integrated, cross-channel campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes, including subscriber acquisition, engagement, retention, and brand impact.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and align cross-functional partners, external stakeholders, and executive leaders within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of the OTT, SVOD, CTV, and digital media ecosystem, including consumer behavior, digital marketing channels, partner landscapes, industry trends, and emerging growth opportunities.
• Strong track record of building and managing strategic partnerships, leading multiple concurrent initiatives, and operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate stakeholder relationships with diplomacy and tact.
• Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to use data-driven insights to identify opportunities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and change with agility, adjusting strategy and team direction as priorities shift without losing momentum.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, Airtable, and project management and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing partnership marketing team, fostering collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Establish departmental and team priorities aligned with Direct-to-Consumer business objectives and long-term partnership growth strategies.
• Develop and execute partnership marketing strategies and integrated campaigns that drive subscriber acquisition, engagement, retention, and brand impact.
• Oversee a portfolio of global strategic partnerships, serving as the senior marketing lead and ensuring alignment between Disney priorities and partner objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape organizational priorities, allocate resources, manage workflows, and optimize team effectiveness.
• Present partnership strategies, performance results, subscriber impact, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Partnership marketing

Strategic marketing

Business development

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Media, Advertising, or a related field.

MBA or other relevant advanced degree.

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Keynote

PowerPoint

Airtable

Job description

Disney Entertainment Marketing is seeking a Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing to lead and scale strategic partnership marketing initiatives supporting Disney's Direct-to-Consumer business. You will develop and execute partnership strategies that strengthen consumer engagement, drive subscriber growth, and amplify Disney's iconic brands through innovative marketing collaborations.

You will lead a team of marketing professionals, manage a portfolio of strategic global partnerships, and