Hybrid Content Planner, Parental Leave Cover – Fixed Term

at The Walt Disney Company

• Job title: Content Planner, Parental Leave Cover – Fixed Term
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: React
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Helsinki, Finland

About the role

• Content Planner for Disney+ Nordics working on Branded series content planning and merchandising. Collaborates with local and global teams to optimize content strategies in the Nordic region.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of the local content planning team in the Nordic region
• Plan and merchandise the Branded series for Disney+ Nordics & Baltics
• Balance the needs and content availabilities with the local service aligning to the global vision
• Create local content performance reports and present to the content planning team
• Work closely with US colleagues managing operational preparation of content
• Collaborate with Content Localization and Operations Planner
• Ensure the broader content workflow process operates as required
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term content strategies for the regions
• React to market and consumer trends
• Optimize content plans across all forms of content
• Set content drop strategy based on localization deliveries and local content road map
• Maintain up-to-date tracking documents and ensure information is shared effectively
• Handle sensitive planning information discreetly

Requirements

• Solid experience working within a broadcast or SVOD environment
• Experience of working with content windowing
• Experience of using performance data to develop content strategies
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of the TWDC brands and kids & family oriented content featured within the service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working within a global entertainment company and ability to build rapport with diverse teams across multiple territories
• Experience of working within a Content Management System required
• Experience of working within Excel and Google sheets required
• Ability to embrace the understanding of new technologies that the role will be required to feed into
• Ability to balance broad strategic thinking with the need to focus on intricate detail
• A robust knowledge of the SVOD market and close competitors
• Strong levels of organisation
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and developing business demands
• Effective communicator and relationship builder
• Curious and “can do” attitude
• Ability to work well with ambiguity

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities