<h3>Job Description</h3>
ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, overseeing the hiring, development, assignment, and promotion of Production Assistants and Content Associates. With a focus on career growth, internal culture, and platform fluency, NEXT serves as both a launchpad for emerging talent and a content driver across ESPN platforms. Signature initiatives like the NEXT Accelerator identify and elevate top-performing employees through individualized coaching, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities, helping shape the future of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company.
As part of ESPN NEXT, you’ll join a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing must-see content across ESPN’s shows, live events, digital/social, and audio platforms. Sports don’t sleep, and neither does the adrenaline of live production. Whether you’re cutting highlights at dawn, gearing up for primetime, capturing the game-winner on a holiday, or identifying moments that will go viral on social, you’ll be right in the middle of the action! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is your chance to be part of the team that brings sports storytelling to life 24/7.
 This posting is for the January 2026 ESPN NEXT cohort.
What is ESPN NEXT?
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Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in sports media and content creation&nbsp;
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Begin your career at ESPN as a Production Assistant with eligibility for promotion to Content Associate. Promotion eligibility 4 times per year – promotions based on performance
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Produce content for countless ESPN live events, shows, and platforms
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Opportunity to enhance career through development courses
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Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
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Responsibilities could include: 
*(Prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)*
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Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports
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Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling
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Edit video &amp; audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks
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Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts
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Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events
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Produce variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms
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Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts
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Qualifications: 
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Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
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Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
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Enthusiasm and passion for sports&nbsp;
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Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
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Must possess professional communication and organization skills
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React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
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Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
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 Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience within a live sports, news, or entertainment environment
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Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
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Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
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Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
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Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor
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Required Education 
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Preferred Education
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
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Additional Information:
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Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
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#ESPNMedia

Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT

<h3>Job Description</h3>
The Visual Storytelling division of ESPN Creative Studio is a team of designers, art directors, animators, concept artists, visual journalists, photo/video editors, web developers and strategy producers whose work reaches every corner of ESPN: We lead the creative development and execution of on-air graphic packages for ESPN’s live events and studio shows. We are responsible for content on ESPN.com and the ESPN app, including photography, illustration, infographics, interactive storytelling, and scalable design systems. We create original streaming artwork and other creative across our digital products, including Disney+. We produce holistic marketing campaigns, as well as fan activations and consumer products. We also manage ESPN's brand identity, ensuring that our visual language is strong and connected across platforms, screens, and experiences.
The Creative Director within the Visual Storytelling (VS) division of ESPN Creative Studio (ECS) is a senior level role that provides strategic leadership for the team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This is a management position with deep subject-matter expertise and is responsible for leading at least one major pillar in VS: digital content, design and brand systems, visual journalism, photography, broadcast production, ESPN+, marketing, etc.&nbsp;
Responsibilities:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Drive the concept, development, and creative execution of ECS’s wide portfolio of work across functions.</li>
<li>Direct the work of art directors and individual contributors who manage the day-to-day operations of a VS pillar(s).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fill in resource gaps as needed throughout the lifecycle of a project with high-quality hands-on work.</li>
<li>Conduct regular review sessions and drive continuous improvement, leveraging metrics, data, and research insights.</li>
<li>Partner closely with agencies and external vendors to provide clear creative direction and feedback and vet both the quality and technical specs for all deliverables.</li>
<li>Present and defend the creative to key stakeholders from ECS, Marketing, Production, Programming and Content.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work in sync with the VS Strategy and Integration team to prioritize resources and set timelines and schedules.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain and update documentation for team best practices to be nimble and accommodate shifting industry needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Intersect with other Creative Directors in VS and play a critical role in long-range planning for the team.</li>
<li>Oversee budget and deadlines for various team projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Represent VS in executive settings and implement design strategies that align with ESPN’s business priorities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mentor and grow “future-proof” creatives – designers who can impact across multiple platforms and functions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Stay curious and knowledgeable about design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain ESPN's position as a leader in sports design.</li>
<li>Serve as an ambassador at industry conferences and continually recruit and maintain a pipeline for emerging talent.</li>
</ul>
 Qualifications:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Minimum 10 years of media-related experience.</li>
<li>Proven track record of wearing different leadership hats and guiding a large multi-layered and multi-disciplined team with confidence, fairness, and transparency.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to&nbsp;present creative concepts and solutions clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for new ways of thinking and challenging the status quo, not limited to fan-facing creative but also internal workflows and processes.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of graphic design and how it performs differently depending on the platform.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hands-on knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Cinema 4D and a curiosity to learn new technology and tools.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deep understanding of the wide range of platforms, products, and experiences where ESPN creative lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Exceptional organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail; strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Required Education:
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<li>High school diploma or equivalent</li>
</ul>
Preferred Education:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree</li>
</ul>
#ESPNMedia

Creative Director

<h3>Job Description</h3>
About Direct To Consumer (DTC)
Disney Streaming Direct To Consumer (DTC) is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Product &amp; Technology Analytics to join our Product Performance and Forensics Analytics team. This team plays a critical role in evaluating product health, ensuring data integrity, and delivering actionable insights that influence product development and executive decision-making.&nbsp;
You will lead a team of analysts responsible for assessing and improving browse telemetry data quality and producing high-impact analysis of streaming product performance across Hulu and Disney+. Working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data Engineering, and Analytics partners, you will help develop scalable solutions, ensure metric consistency, and uncover the “why” behind key product trends and anomalies.&nbsp;
Responsibilities&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Strategic Leadership: Help drive the vision and priorities for a high-impact analytics team focused on product telemetry, anomaly detection, and performance reporting.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Data Quality &amp; Instrumentation: Partner with engineering and data engineering teams to monitor, validate, and improve the quality of browse telemetry and event instrumentation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Product Performance Reporting: Drive the creation and ongoing development of core performance metrics, executive dashboards, and deep-dive analyses on user behavior and platform engagement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN to influence product roadmaps and feature prioritization.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Forensics &amp; Root Cause Analysis: Drive rapid-response investigations and anomaly detection efforts to diagnose data or product issues and guide timely remediation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Data Infrastructure: Collaborate on the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and business logic to support consistent, reliable reporting.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tooling &amp; Enablement: Deliver intuitive self-serve dashboards and analytics tools using Looker, Tableau, and Databricks to democratize data access.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Team Development: Mentor, and grow a diverse team of analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field&nbsp;</li>
<li>8+ years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, or analytical engineering, including at least 3 years managing technical teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead analysts and drive strategic impact through data.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deep fluency in SQL and experience with large-scale, distributed data systems (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong business intuition and ability to translate technical analysis into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Expertise in exploratory data analysis, anomaly detection, and root cause investigation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Databricks).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong understanding of product telemetry, user funnel analysis, and operational monitoring.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience building and maintaining scalable data products or pipelines.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications&nbsp;
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<li>Experience working with scripting languages such as Python or R&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in the streaming media industry and/or supporting a direct-to-consumer subscription-based product&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in the technology industry and knowledge of how to build and implement data products&nbsp;</li>
<li>Familiarity with data platforms and applications such as Databricks, Jupyter, Snowflake, Redshift, Airflow&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience operating in an SDLC environment and deploying code&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
#DISNEYTECH
#DISNEYANALYTICS
 The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $138,900 - $186,200 per year and in New York is $145,400 - $195,000 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.

Manager Data Analytics

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product &amp; Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.&nbsp;We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.&nbsp;
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:
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Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
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Reach, Scale &amp; Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.&nbsp;
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Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
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</ul>
Commerce, Data &amp; Identity provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney’s media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across the Disney enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney. &nbsp;
We are looking for a high-performing Senior Manager, Product Management to lead a dynamic team of product managers in driving the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our Data Governance domain. This role focuses on Privacy, Consent Management, and Global Data Compliance, sitting at the intersection of data platform engineering, legal/privacy compliance, and user trust. You will play a vital part in building scalable, secure, and compliant data capabilities.
This strategic leadership position is focused on driving governance solutions, ensuring compliance, and delivering value to customers. This role requires a blend of deep product sense, technical expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You’ll drive the development of products and platform services that enable our enterprise to meet evolving privacy regulations (like GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA) while also delivering seamless experiences for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, autonomy, transparency, and continuous learning. 
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Demonstrate strong leadership qualities by inspiring and motivating your team to achieve their best performance. Cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 
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Implement effective performance management practices, including setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance reviews. Recognize and reward high performance and address areas for improvement. 
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Develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for the Data Governance domain, aligning product initiatives with the overall business goals and objectives. Ensure that the team understands and is committed to this vision. 
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Define and lead the strategic roadmap for Data Governance with an emphasis on privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance. 
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering, legal, compliance, and user trust teams. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to achieve common goals. 
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Drive complex cross-functional data governance product initiatives and build a center of excellence with subject matter expertise around data privacy compliance, data governance, data quality practices, upcoming regulations, and relevant products to convey compliance product requirements.
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Translate complex global privacy regulations into scalable, user-friendly platform capabilities (e.g., consent capture, data subject request workflows, privacy preference centers).
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Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data governance features—from ideation through launch and ongoing adoption.
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Ensure solutions meet both internal operational needs and external customer-facing requirements, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance.
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Build robust platform services and third-party product integration capabilities that support global privacy operations at scale.
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Champion a privacy-first architecture across data collection, ingestion, classification, usage, and retention workflows.
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Define and track KPIs to measure the success and impact of privacy and governance products (e.g., consent opt-in rates, DSAR resolution time, audit readiness).
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure scalable implementation of privacy and compliance tools.
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</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field; or requisite work experience
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10+ years of relevant experience in an enterprise software development environment, with a minimum 6 years as a product manager
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Expertise with Privacy Rights Management, Data Management, Big Data &amp; Analytics, Data Warehouse, Data Quality, Data Governance or related field.
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Experience with regulatory and legal implications for integrated data platforms. e.g., CCPA, GDPR, COPPA, VPPA across complex data architectures.
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Proven ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
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Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and influencing conversations to drive positive outcomes for the product and the business
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Adept at driving clarity through all levels of the organization for both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
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Demonstrable analytical &amp; problem-solving skills with ability to balance various priorities.
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Strong bias for action, tenacity, and “get it done” attitude
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</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
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<li>
Masters Degree in a related field; and/or relevant certification/s
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Hands-on experience in configuring, managing, or integrating with privacy management tools such as OneTrust, TrustArc. 
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Knowledge of data security approaches and requirements considerations.
</li>
</ul>
#DISNEYTECH
#CDI
 The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $193,000 to $258,900 per year and in Santa Monica, CA is $184,300 to $247,100 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.

Senior Manager, Product Management

<h3>Job Description</h3>
As a Sr. Product Manager II, Contextual and Online Targeting within the Ad Platform technology team at Disney, you will be a part of the team redefining TV advertising. You will be responsible for product vision, strategy and execution to establish the future of Disney's Targeting and Segmentation needs across Disney’s streaming video OTT, Mobile and Web applications. The right person for this role can identify business value, solve complex technical problems, concisely articulate solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders and ultimately drive results. If you are someone who can drive strategy, create innovative Ad tech solutions, and bring a passion for building the future of advertising technology, this is a great role for you. The ideal applicant will have experience in Advertising Technology, Big Data, Audience Targeting, and Audience Measurement, as well as strong grounding in content metadata, machine learning and foundational AI models.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute on product strategy and plan for core areas of identity, audience segmentation, targeting and data management for advertising use cases across OTT, Mobile and Web applications.</li>
<li>Ability to work closely with stakeholders from Disney Advertising as well as partner with content teams and data science teams across Disney.</li>
<li>Responsible for product prioritization, including value identification, cost savings and progress against the broader business strategy, within your specific area.</li>
<li>Maintain expected standards across the team for product specifications, backlog health, and consumable user stories for engineering partners</li>
<li>Serve as product owner for one or more Scrum teams by participating in agile ceremonies, owning prioritization, backlog refinement, and feature definition</li>
<li>Hold a deep compassion for our users, and creatively tackle problems with a viewer-first mentality</li>
<li>Support evaluation and recommend investments to maximize the financial results of the product portfolio</li>
<li>Enumerate and identify clear business critical metrics for setting annualized objectives and partnering with GTM and financial planning to meet them</li>
<li>Partner with Engineering organization to execute against the product roadmap, delivering on the needs of the business</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>7+ years of product management experience, highly preferred from established technology or digital media company</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or equivalent Product Management experience</li>
<li>Experience in one or more of the following: Audience segmentation, Audience targeting, Contextual targeting, Attribution Measurement, Creative Optimization,&nbsp; A|B Experimentation, Ad or Content Metadata management or ad serving technology.</li>
<li>Proven experience and success in a product role with the ability to demonstrate a record of success</li>
<li>Ability to interact with a diverse set of tech and non-tech partners</li>
<li>Ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver solutions in a sophisticated, always-changing environment</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience in Addressable Ad Sales business</li>
<li>Experience in DTC Streaming business</li>
<li>Knowledge of ML models and training workflows, generative AI or data science</li>
</ul>
#DISNEYTECH
 The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year and in New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 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.

Sr. Product Manager II, Contextual and Online Targeting

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Disney Entertainment &amp; ESPN Product &amp; Technology
Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product &amp; Technology (DEEP&amp;T) is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.&nbsp;
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. &nbsp;
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Reach, Scale &amp; Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. &nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Commerce, Data &amp; Identity (CDI) provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney’s media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment &amp; ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.&nbsp;
Commerce Data Solutions builds and maintains best in class data products enabling business teams to analyze and measure subscriber movements and support revenue generation initiatives. The Senior Data Engineer will contribute to the Company’s success by partnering with business, analytics and infrastructure teams to design and build data pipelines to facilitate measuring subscriber movements and metrics. Collaborating across disciplines, they will identify internal/external data sources, design table structure, define ETL strategy &amp; automated Data Quality checks.
Responsibilities
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<li>
Partner with technical and non-technical colleagues to understand data and reporting requirements.
</li>
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Work with engineering teams to collect required data from internal and external systems.
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Design table structures and define ETL pipelines to build performant Data solutions that are reliable and scalable in a fast growing data ecosystem.
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Develop Data Quality checks
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Develop and maintain ETL routines using ETL and orchestration tools such as Airflow
</li>
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Implement database deployments using tools like Schema Change
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Perform ad hoc analysis as necessary.
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Perform SQL and ETL tuning as necessary.
</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul>
<li>
5+ years of relevant data engineering experience.
</li>
<li>
Strong understanding of data modeling principles including Dimensional modeling, data normalization principles.
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<li>
Good understanding of SQL Engines and able to conduct advanced performance tuning.
</li>
<li>
Ability to think strategically, analyze and interpret market and consumer information.
</li>
<li>
Strong communication skills – written and verbal presentations.
</li>
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Excellent conceptual and analytical reasoning competencies.
</li>
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
</li>
<li>
Familiarity with Agile Scrum principles and ceremonies
</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>
2+ years of work experience implementing and reporting on business key performance indicators in data warehousing environments, required.
</li>
<li>
2+ years of experience using analytic SQL, working with traditional relational databases and/or distributed systems (Snowflake or Redshift), required.
</li>
<li>
1+ years of experience programming languages (e.g. Python, Pyspark), preferred.
</li>
<li>
1+ years of experience with data orchestration/ETL tools (Airflow, Nifi), preferred.
</li>
<li>
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks/EMR/Spark, and/or Airflow.
</li>
</ul>
Required Education
<ul>
<li>
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field or equivalent work experience.
</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
#DISNEYTECH
#CDI
 The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $138,900 - $186,200 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $152,100 - $203,900 per year, in Seattle, WA is $145,400 - $195,000 per year, and in New York, NY is $145,400 - $195,000 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.

Senior Data Engineer - Commerce Data Solutions

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Department Description:
At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.
The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. The Enterprise Technology organization drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.
Team Description:
The&nbsp;Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineering team&nbsp;is hiring talented contributors for innovative projects that will help power and secure our businesses and guest experiences. Leverage your solutions integrations knowledge, industry experience, and your passion for new technologies and platforms. You will be part of a diverse cross-functional team with ownership at the core of its DNA.
The IAM group's core mission is providing a Core IAM ecosystem of security services, platforms, and solutions in use across the company by cast members, employees, and partners within Disney’s business segments (DEE&amp;T, DX, Studios) and corporate functions. Our vision is to provide advanced Identity and Access Management capabilities and services that are simple, seamless, and secure to protect our workforce, our data, and our brands.
We are looking for a&nbsp;Lead Platform Engineer&nbsp;to join our Team!
Responsibilities of Role:
<ul>
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Responsible for the integration, implementation, and transformation of vendor-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) products and platforms that support cast members, and employees, and partners of Disney.&nbsp;
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Plans, validates, and executes on deliverables for technical integration and implementation of our IAM services in coordination with IAM domain architects, service managers/owners, software engineers, and our operations teams.
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In collaboration with domain architects, defines / maintains all aspects of the platform engineering process including service / product technical evaluation process, lab testing, and service solution design.
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Works closely with architects, service owners to ensure alignment with Enterprise Technology strategies, standards and policies.&nbsp;
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Contributes to the platform/solutions engineering efforts for vendor-provided Enterprise IAM products and services. This includes:&nbsp;&nbsp;Active participant in IAM Transformation program and projects on a cross-functional team to progressively drive and execute on the lifecycle (adopt, evolve, retire/transform) of our IAM services at Disney
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Evaluates capabilities of services / products and designs solutions/plans to deliver technology-current and business-aligned service offerings that evolve our cybersecurity defense, and embrace both best practices and common standards
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Identifying and implementing changes to the environment that equip both application owners and end users with an awesome IAM experience
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Collaborates closely with software engineering teams in support of their custom developed solutions and products that integrate with vendor platforms
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Communicating, project tracking, and status reporting on efforts as a participant on project and service teams
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Establishes close relationships with and provides oversight of vendor and supplier partners
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Maintains strong knowledge of emerging technologies and trends
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Develops scripts to aid in automation and operations of service offerings
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Recommend and integrate solutions to increase effectiveness and efficiency of solution architecture and engineering to further enhance support capabilities, documentation and reporting.
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Must Haves:
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Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in IT / Enterprise Technology supporting identity and access, enterprise platforms
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5+ years of experience managing SailPoint at scale within a medium-to-large enterprise environment.
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5+ years of experience with implementing or maintaining large-scale identity and access management solutions, experienced in: Products/Vendors: SailPoint, SGNL, Okta, Active Directory, Entra ID
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3+ years providing technical leadership and oversight to other engineers
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3+ years’ experience in contributing to large, transformational IT initiatives&nbsp;
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2+ years’ experience working with suppliers in an outsourced environment
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Identity Lifecycle Management, HCM (e.g., SAP, Workday) and IAM Data Integration
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Protocols/Standards such as SCIM, OAuth2, SAML, OIDC, LDAP
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Experience automating access provisioning and deprovisioning
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Familiarity with Zero Standing Access concepts and policy-based access management
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Experience automating common operational tasks, web service/API integration, and deployment activities in scripting/programming languages (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell)
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Understand security concerns within application (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
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Expertise with Agile methodologies and delivering solutions through sprint planning activities
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Nice To Haves:
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Solid grasp with critical data handling such as SOX, PCI and PII, Safe Harbor
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SailPoint Certification
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SGNL Practitioner Certification
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Professional certifications in other identity and access management platforms and products (Active Directory, Okta)
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CISSP/Security Certifications
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Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or Business related field or equivalent proven work experience
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</ul>
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 The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $126,400 - $169,500 per year and in Seattle, WA is $132,500 - $177,600. 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.

Lead Platform Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
This is not a remote role. You must be in the local area or willing to relocate.
Join Our Team
The Office of Technology Enablement is a strategic organization designed to establish Disney as a progressive, innovative, and responsible leader in important and fast-moving areas of technology such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The organization coordinates efforts in AI/ML and mixed reality across each of the Walt Disney Company’s business segments to enable value and drive business outcomes.
Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer (Unreal), you will help build foundational prototypes and systems that enable Disney’s AI &amp; XR Studio to accelerate creative innovation across The Walt Disney Company. Your focus will be on developing interactive, real-time experiences for XR with a downstream focus on scalable tools and experiences that teams can extend and adapt into broader production efforts. This role operates at the intersection of engineering and storytelling, providing foundational tools and experiences that empower partner teams to move faster and bolder with emerging technologies. You will own the technical direction and optimize stakeholder satisfaction for a collection of internally developed products in addition to architecting and delivering new software solutions, all while leveraging your expertise in Unreal and its accompanying toolset. You work closely with a cross-functional team of partners, including software, test, and automation engineers, as well as creative teams, to develop and improve product performance.
Responsibilities
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<li>Prototype and iterate on immersive XR experiences with a focus on emotional impact and user engagement.</li>
<li>Collaborate with creative teams to translate narrative and design goals into interactive features.</li>
<li>Provide technical leadership across multiple prototypes and tools, focusing on building scalable foundations that downstream teams can expand upon, while maintaining strong momentum and project health.</li>
<li>Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure alignment with creative vision and business goals.</li>
<li>Conduct rigorous testing to identify and fix any bugs or issues that may affect product performance.</li>
<li>Act as a technical owner for net new tools or experiences, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, success metrics, and clear pathways for downstream teams to build upon studio- developed work.</li>
<li>Build clear, modular documentation that translates business and creative inputs into technical deliverables, allowing for smooth handoffs and scalability.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and enterprise partners to deliver robust solutions designed to be adapted, scaled, or integrated into downstream experiences.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop junior team members.</li>
<li>Help author interactive development pipelines and real-time performance optimization.</li>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain high-quality game code, features, and systems in collaboration with the development team.</li>
<li>Implement and optimize interactive mechanics, graphics rendering, AI algorithms, and networking&nbsp;systems to ensure smooth performance across various platforms.</li>
<li>Contribute to technical design discussions, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in game development processes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, art, and production, to integrate technical requirements and deliver high-quality games on time.</li>
<li>Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices and ensure code quality and efficiency.</li>
<li>Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in XR interactive&nbsp;development to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge.</li>
</ul>
Must Have the following experience:
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<li>Must have 5+ years of experience in developing high impact software solutions working with Unreal</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience building interactive applications in Unreal for XR, Console or PC.</li>
<li>Experience with Blueprints and C++ in Unreal for gameplay and interaction systems.</li>
<li>Portfolio or demo reel showcasing interactive XR or real-time experiences you created.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of real-time rendering, input systems, and performance optimization in Unreal.</li>
<li>Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in development, such as C++, C#, or Java.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams and contribute to technical discussions and decisions.</li>
<li>Strong track record of interfacing with business and creative stakeholders to define requirements, propose solutions and support products through the prototype life.</li>
<li>Passion for mentoring others and developing junior engineers.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li>
</ul>
#DISNEYTECH
 The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $141,900 to $190,300. 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.

Sr Gameplay Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at DX Global Engineering &amp; Technology. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through Disney’s Parks &amp; Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology &amp; digitally led initiatives across the Ride Control Systems, Attractions &amp; Entertainment, Food &amp; Beverage, Resorts &amp; Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other innovative initiatives such as Hey, Disney!
We are currently seeking a software developer for a project hire (up to 24 months) position to support our engineering team.
About the Role &amp; Team:
Our team is responsible for platform and systems. focusing on data pipelines, on prem server architecture, data delivery and analytics, and Devops automation.
The role focuses on software development using&nbsp;C#,&nbsp;.NET, and&nbsp;Python, as well as server architecture and software management across our infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment contributing to both development and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain software solutions using C#, .NET, and Python.
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Debug and troubleshoot issues across applications and systems.
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Deploy software to production and staging environments.
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Maintain and optimize server architecture and software performance.
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Create and update technical documentation.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project goals.
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Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to improve efficiency
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</ul>
Qualifications:
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3 years minimum of professional experience in software development.
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Proficiency in C#, .NET, and Python.
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
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Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
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Experience in server architecture and software deployment is a plus.
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</ul>
Required Education: 
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
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</ul>
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