Senior Associate Content Partnerships

Job ID 10138825 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted Jan. 09, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney’s Direct to Consumer (DTC) organization oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment, helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to a growing and highly engaged subscriber base around the globe.

What You Will Do

Hulu’s Content Partnerships team is seeking an exceptional Senior Associate to support Film licensing and strategy. Reporting to the Content Partnerships Manager, you will play a critical part in the content acquisition process, with day-to-day responsibilities including but not limited to:

Tracking and evaluating content opportunities.
Defining programming strategy through rigorous data analysis.
Reviewing performance across film categories (e.g., partnerships, genres).
Operationalizing closed agreements.
Managing ongoing deals and partner relationships.

We’re looking for someone who can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create actionable insights, with dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively drive change - all at a breakneck pace.

Core Responsibilities

Support the development and communication of content strategy internally and externally, using data to drive key business decisions and optimize the Film portfolio.
Build, own, and evolve complex financial models to support deal negotiations, portfolio planning, and ongoing efficiency tracking across key performance metrics.
Contribute to strategic relationships with content partners and support the negotiation of complex licensing deals.
Manage all aspects of deal execution, including contract drafting and ongoing deal management in cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Scheduling, Finance, Operations, Product, and Legal stakeholders.
Complete long-term and ad-hoc projects, including competitive analysis, to support Film strategy and the overall Hulu programming slate.
Track Film projects for potential licensing opportunities and provide written feedback on finished Films and scripts.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience at a major media company, top-tier consulting firm, or investment bank.
Strong interest in and/or experience with Film content across traditional and emerging media, with a keen understanding of industry trends and the ‘why’ behind it all.
Advanced, “Graduate-level” proficiency in quantitative analysis, Excel, and building durable financial models that serve as ongoing decision-making tools.
Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated track-record of presenting insights and influencing decision-making for relevant stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Exceptional attention to detail and process management.
Strong business judgment and proven strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently, often with minimal supervision.
Finely-honed sense of humor and willingness to participate in lively debates.
A demonstrated interest in the Film industry and its key players.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in the Film industry, particularly in content strategy or licensing.
Proven experience in financial modeling and analysis with complex data sets.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from a top-tier, accredited university.

Additional Information

This role is based in the Santa Monica office 4 days a week from Monday through Thursday and flexibility to work from home on Friday.

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, California is $105,100.00 - $140,900.00 per year. 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.

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About Disney Direct to Consumer:

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Hulu, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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