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Content Partnerships Manager

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Job ID 10147065
Location Santa Monica, California, United States

Business Disney Direct to Consumer:

Date posted Apr. 10, 2026

Job Summary:

Disney’s Direct to Consumer’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Content Partnerships Manager who will be an exceptional addition to our global licensing team. As a Content Partnerships Manager you will be an integral part of the Global Licensing Content team acquiring from Anime content partners, globally. You will participate in all stages of our content acquisition process - tracking and evaluating programming opportunities, helping define our global licensing strategy through rigorous analysis of data, and working cross-functionally to amplify and grow the Anime content portfolio for DTC. This role demands someone who has Anime expertise and with their deep knowledge of the Anime content space, create actionable insights, to effectively drive change - all at a breakneck pace.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Evaluate potential content and partnership opportunities and analyze market, social media, and competitor trends to identify white space and competitive positioning

Track and vet new content for quality, appeal, and fit with our programming strategies

Serve as internal anime content expert for ad-hoc cross-functional initiatives and special projects (e.g., podcast development)

Monitor and manage upcoming anime slate

Track content performance across all platforms (Hulu/US, Disney+/Regions, Crunchyroll, competitors)

External: Primary CP contact for account management, coordinating with cross functional teams (Accounting, Marketing, Strategy, etc.) to ensure seamless partnership execution

Internal: Leads post-deal coordination with Ops, Marketing, PR, and OCM to ensure successful content launches

Create high-impact materials (priority decks, one-sheets, hype content) to drive alignment and excitement across leadership, Marketing, PR, and OCM teams

WHAT TO BRING:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Minimum 3+ years of relevant work experience at a major media company or consulting firm/investment bank, anime content knowledge with a strong understanding of audience trends and the competitive landscape

Exceptional communication, organizational, and quantitative analysis skills

Understanding of multicultural content and how to serve diverse audiences

Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently and

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively – and know when to escalate issues

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Cultural fluency and understanding of global & multicultural content, anime ecosystem knowledge

Firsthand complex dealmaking experience with Anime content licensing

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The hiring range for this position in California is $126,800.00 - $170,000.00 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 Disney Direct to Consumer:

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

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 Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Hulu, LLC 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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