At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. DCP translates storytelling into compelling beauty products that resonate with consumers and drive cultural relevance across the marketplace.
The Licensing Manager is responsible for proactively managing a group of publishing licensees targeting the adult demographic with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives while autonomously managing mid-sized and/or strategic accounts.
You will report to the Sr. Manager, Licensing
This is a 6-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:Category Management:
Acts as an ambassador for assigned categories, primarily including reference books, coffee table/deluxe books, and selective novelty books. Seeks and shares data, research, and trends with respect to the competitive landscape. Analyzes and understands market trends, consumer trends, retailer, and industry needs
Strategizes and makes thoughtful data-driven recommendations for new business opportunities. Independently analyzes account (licensee and retailer) business performance and develops growth objectives that are aligned with Disney Publishing initiatives.
Develops and implements category and product strategies, brings alignment on merchandising and marketing plans to ensure that sales are maximized and marketing objectives are met, while adhering to the overall adult business strategy.
Ensures licensee requests are researched and addressed in a timely fashion.
Manages the contract lifecycle for their portfolio of licensees.
Responsible for securing approval of plans, working with executive management, business affairs, legal, finance and digital support teams as appropriate.
Supports Senior Manager in everyday responsibilities such as contract and amendment process, financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects as necessary.
Finance and Business Planning:
Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing and implementing the business strategy for assigned publishing categories.
Fiscal responsibility for assigned accounts to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.
Independently evaluates business plans and proposals from new and existing partners and formulates thoughtful data-driven recommendations to Sr. Manager and/or Director.
Responsible for new business and revenue growth opportunities with existing licensees.
Provides licensee/product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
Product Development:
Works independently with franchise leads and the global creative development team on new products for small and medium-sized partners.
Partners with the Product Development team to innovate and bring to market compelling new products for categories managed.
Manage licensee development process and protocols by collaborating with internal departments, especially GOPS and creative/editorial as necessary to meet launch deadlines, leading meetings, executing publishing plans as well as marketing coordination.
Retail, Sales and Marketing:
Maintains general knowledge of the retail landscape and monitors retail sales performance of key licensees and programs. Performs retail-shopping analysis.
Provides any licensee /product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
Builds strong team-oriented relationships with the retail sales team, franchise leads and business units, to develop opportunities for growth, coordination with other categories, lines of business, departments, and/or cross-promotional opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills5+ years of related licensing experience preferred from the publishing industry and direct experience on adult-targeted categories, including reference books, coffee table/ deluxe books, and selective novelty books.
Strong understanding of brand positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution, and the retail environment
Highly detail-oriented. Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Analytical/strategic thinker
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial tracking systems preferred
Required EducationBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Additional InformationDisney 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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At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. DCP translates storytelling into compelling beauty products that resonate with consumers and drive cultural relevance across the marketplace.
The Distribution Coordinator will manage all details pertaining to the receipt and distribution of books, comics, and magazines for Disney Publishing Worldwide, including maintaining the publishing archive and library.
You will report to the VP Business Operations & Publishing Management
This is a Full-Time role
What You Will DoDistribute book samples to designated lists of recipients as they arrive in Glendale on a daily and/or weekly basis.
Pack and distribute samples for regional Disney Publishing offices.
Maintain a database of books and magazines in our physical library and locate titles upon request.
Log samples received into the Title Management system.
Maintain shipping supplies.
Maintain off-site warehouse of books (older/surplus book collection) and all details pertaining to the relocation of these items (including transport)
Assist with the ongoing book donation process as well as ad hoc VIP requests
Required Qualifications & SkillsMinimum 2 years of experience managing high-volume distribution of mail, products, or time-sensitive materials.
Experience managing digital databases and archiving, including data entry, logging, and scanning of detailed information.
Ability to lift heavy books and boxes weighing anywhere from 5 pounds to 50 pounds.
High level of organizational skills
Preferred QualificationsAbility to work alone, with minimal direction
EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent
Additional InformationDisney 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.
#DCPJobs
#DXMedia
At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.
Disney Publishing Worldwide is seeking a Copy Editor to copyedit and proofread fiction and nonfiction titles for adult readers on an ongoing project-by-project basis. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and self-motivated, and will possess excellent follow-up skills.
This is a recurring remote role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.
You will report to the Copy Chief
What You Will DoCopyedit manuscripts (novels, memoirs, and general nonfiction) to ensure sense, continuity, quality of grammar, spelling, and style
Perform proofreading at all book stages to check that changes and corrections have been executed as requested
Create and update house style guides for authors and staff
Please note that this position does not come with guaranteed hours; work is assigned on a project-by-project basis, as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills3 years’ experience as a copy editor in adult non-fiction genre
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
College-level understanding of literature, grammar, style, and spelling
Meticulous attention to detail
Capable of working under very tight deadlines, sometimes on short notice
Ability to work with digital documents, using Word and Adobe software
Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style 18th edition, and comfort working with a house style and individual series guidelines and nomenclature
Spanish-language editing skills a plus
Knowledge of sports and pop culture a plus
Availability on weekdays, during business hours
Additional InformationDisney 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.
#DXMedia
#DCPJobs
At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. DCP translates storytelling into compelling beauty products that resonate with consumers and drive cultural relevance across the marketplace.
The Licensing Manager is responsible for proactively managing a group of publishing licensees targeting the adult demographic with the goal of meeting or exceeding predetermined revenue targets and growth objectives while autonomously managing mid-sized and/or strategic accounts.
You will report to the Sr. Manager, Licensing
This is a 6-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:Category Management:
Acts as an ambassador for assigned categories, primarily including reference books, coffee table/deluxe books, and selective novelty books. Seeks and shares data, research, and trends with respect to the competitive landscape. Analyzes and understands market trends, consumer trends, retailer, and industry needs
Strategizes and makes thoughtful data-driven recommendations for new business opportunities. Independently analyzes account (licensee and retailer) business performance and develops growth objectives that are aligned with Disney Publishing initiatives.
Develops and implements category and product strategies, brings alignment on merchandising and marketing plans to ensure that sales are maximized and marketing objectives are met, while adhering to the overall adult business strategy.
Ensures licensee requests are researched and addressed in a timely fashion.
Manages the contract lifecycle for their portfolio of licensees.
Responsible for securing approval of plans, working with executive management, business affairs, legal, finance and digital support teams as appropriate.
Supports Senior Manager in everyday responsibilities such as contract and amendment process, financial analysis, preparing presentations and other projects as necessary.
Finance and Business Planning:
Accountable for developing, proposing, overseeing and implementing the business strategy for assigned publishing categories.
Fiscal responsibility for assigned accounts to include annual budget planning and quarterly revenue forecasting.
Independently evaluates business plans and proposals from new and existing partners and formulates thoughtful data-driven recommendations to Sr. Manager and/or Director.
Responsible for new business and revenue growth opportunities with existing licensees.
Provides licensee/product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
Product Development:
Works independently with franchise leads and the global creative development team on new products for small and medium-sized partners.
Partners with the Product Development team to innovate and bring to market compelling new products for categories managed.
Manage licensee development process and protocols by collaborating with internal departments, especially GOPS and creative/editorial as necessary to meet launch deadlines, leading meetings, executing publishing plans as well as marketing coordination.
Retail, Sales and Marketing:
Maintains general knowledge of the retail landscape and monitors retail sales performance of key licensees and programs. Performs retail-shopping analysis.
Provides any licensee /product information in support of marketing and brand presentations and sales meetings.
Builds strong team-oriented relationships with the retail sales team, franchise leads and business units, to develop opportunities for growth, coordination with other categories, lines of business, departments, and/or cross-promotional opportunities.
Required Qualifications and Skills5+ years of related licensing experience preferred from the publishing industry and direct experience on adult-targeted categories, including reference books, coffee table/ deluxe books, and selective novelty books.
Strong understanding of brand positioning, retail business development function, retail distribution, and the retail environment
Highly detail-oriented. Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to handle several tasks/assignments simultaneously and to maintain flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Self-starter, motivated, proactive, dependable, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Analytical/strategic thinker
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint; knowledge of financial tracking systems preferred
Required EducationBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Additional InformationDisney 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.
#DXMedia
#DCPJobs
At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. DCP translates storytelling into compelling beauty products that resonate with consumers and drive cultural relevance across the marketplace.
The Assistant Merchandiser will assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for the Dolls, Themed, and Souvenirs categories. You will assist in the development of the highest quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical, and wholesale).
You will report to the Sr Manager Merchandising.
This is a full-time role.
What You Will DoAssist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for a Category
Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners, and prepare presentation decks, briefs, and recaps for key milestone meetings
Establish a perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line
Demonstrated passion for consumer and product trends
Deliver all item setup information within the designated global systems across vertical channels
Attend cross-functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
Coordinate samples among key partners and room set-ups for product showcases
Manage updates and maintenance of the Range Plan
Prepare and maintain catalogs of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)
Assist with other Merchandising team projects as needed
Required Qualifications and SkillsProgressive experience in Product or Merchandising
Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a plan
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with key partners
Strong team player – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Passion for retail and brand merchandising
Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects
High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow-through skills
Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities
Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with a willingness to learn new skills and processes
EducationAssociate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Additional InformationDisney 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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#DCPJobs
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