Job Summary:

Disney Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing (CPGP) is looking for a Franchise Associate to support the franchise development team. This role will be responsible for taking on tasks and projects that support the franchise strategy, ensuring franchise approvals are managed in a timely yet thoughtful manner, obtaining and disseminating assets and maintaining communication with all CPGP teams including creative, marketing, PR and synergy.

Responsibilities:

• You will support development of annual global franchise plans for select Disney branded pre-school, tween, and kids and family franchises
• You will support business updates for internal and external partners by coordinating data collection, product images, etc.
• You will identify additional franchise development opportunities in partnership with lines of business, marketing and retail brand development teams
• You will manage global franchise clearances for IP and retail programs
• You will support marketing and franchise review process with content partners including submissions, feedback capture and implementation
• You will collaborate with studios to coordinate global CPGP involvement in content updates, mobilization meetings and task forces
• You will support acquisition and clearance of content assets for creative and product development
• You will support franchise marketing initiative development tied specifically to retail and product initiatives
• You will support development, maintenance and distribution of franchise tools including pitch decks, sell sheets, content calendars, and content-related presentations
• You will support PR needs via asset and product support, routing support and fact checking
• You will handle team meeting coordination including agenda generation, recap notes/action steps, follow ups
• You will support franchise-specific product showcases for content partners and studio

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in brand management, franchise and/or marketing experience
• Solid presentation skills and able to motivate both internal and external partners
• Able to manage multiple tasks and assignments
• Strong computer skills (Keynote , Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Sheets)

Required Education

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• BA or BS (Marketing background preferred)

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.