The Walt Disney Company
Director of Comms, Events and Talent Management
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Director of Comms, Events and Talent Management
Req ID:
10155235
Job Description:
About the Role & Team
The Disney+ team is responsible for the strategy, commercial performance, and operations of Disney+ across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Based in our London headquarters, this role leads an integrated communications, events, and talent management strategy across EMEA, helping shape how Disney+ connects with audiences, media, talent, and industry stakeholders. Reporting into the VP Marketing, DTC EMEA, you will play a pivotal role in driving the visibility, reputation, and cultural relevance of Disney+ across the region.
Working closely with Marketing, Social & Influencer, Content, Corporate Communications, and market teams across EMEA and the US, you will lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns that support business priorities and audience growth.
You will also lead a talented team of communications professionals across Disney+ and our linear channels business, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture where creativity, innovation, and continuous development are encouraged.
You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration, and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
What You Will Do
- Develop and deliver communications, events, and talent strategies that support Disney+ business priorities, content launches, and audience growth across EMEA.
- Lead integrated campaigns that maximize impact across earned, owned, and shared channels, working in close partnership with Marketing, Social & Influencer, and Content teams.
- Shape and deliver high-profile events, premieres, screenings, talent tours, experiential activations, and executive appearances across the region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media, creators, talent representatives, production partners, and key industry stakeholders.
- Provide strategic counsel on reputation management, issues preparedness, and crisis communications.
- Partner with regional and US teams to ensure EMEA priorities are effectively represented within global campaigns and launches.
- Use insights, data, and performance measurement to continuously improve campaign effectiveness and demonstrate business impact.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and perform at their best.
- Manage agency partnerships, budgets, and resources to ensure high-quality delivery and strong return on investment.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing communications expertise that supports business objectives and organizational change.
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Required Experience & Skills
- We're looking for an experienced communications leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution and a passion for storytelling.
- Significant experience leading communications within entertainment, media, consumer brands, or agency environments.
- A track record of delivering high-impact, multi-market communications campaigns and integrated audience engagement strategies.
- Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and markets.
- Strong knowledge of media relations, talent management, events, social and influencer ecosystems, and reputation management.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and managing agency partnerships.
- Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and measure success.
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, continuous learning, and developing others.
- The ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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The Perks:
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance & dental care
- Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
- Disney Discounts: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B, and ticketing
- Disney+ Subscription
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN@Disney, Disney MOSAIC, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Job Posting Segment:
EMEA Operations
Job Posting Primary Business:
EMEA DTC
Primary Job Posting Category:
Communication/Public Affairs
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United Kingdom
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-14
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