Creative Product Solutions Manager

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

 

A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

• Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
• Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

 

DE&ET Ad Platform is seeking a Creative Product Solutions Manager.

 

Our team is dedicated to building and managing the technology driving Disney's multi-billion-dollar advertising enterprise. Working with globally distributed teams across all Disney media brands, we influence everything from foundational infrastructure development to innovative ad experiences and formats. Recognized for our award-winning technologies, we are integral to Disney's advertising success and the future of streaming.

 

Job Summary:

Join us as a Creative Product Solutions Manager, where you will play a key role in redefining advertising technology. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Management, you will drive the creative production of ad experiences for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN. Your role will involve overseeing and optimizing creative processes while collaborating with Product Managers, Creative teams, and business stakeholders to craft and deliver cutting-edge ad products that captivate our audiences.

 

We're seeking an action-oriented individual with a passion for solving complex problems and the ability to communicate effectively with technical, non-technical, and design stakeholders. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration and is excited about shaping the future of advertising technology in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

 

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Creative Production Management: Oversee advanced ad product creative production, from initial concept through release and execution. Ensure assets are ready for deployment via iterative feedback, comprehensive documentation, and training.
• Creative Process Optimization: Implement and maintain strategies to optimize and enhance creative production workflows, processes, and tools.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with advertisers and agencies to manage creative asset delivery, communicate requirements, and align on project timelines, while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Design, Marketing, and Operations to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Media Kit Stewardship: Maintain the Disney Advertising online media kit, including product descriptions, asset specifications, demo videos, and creative guidelines.
• Compliance & Standards: Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Design teams to ensure all ad products meet industry regulations and internal standards.
• Performance Analysis: Track and report on key performance metrics to guide product iterations and stakeholder updates.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of experience in Creative, Operations, or similar roles assisting in product development and/or supporting the design and implementation of technical solutions.
• Experience working in advertising, streaming media, or similar technology-driven industries.
• Proven track record of successfully contributing to technology teams and driving operational excellence in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, product development processes and methodologies (Agile/Scrum), tools (Jira, Airtable, Google Office Suite), and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with creative tools including Generative AI, Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify data trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement.

 

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is between $102,100 - $136,900 and Los Angeles, CA is between $97,500 - $130,700. 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.