Director, Inclusive Learning, Integration & Planning

Job ID 10130051 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 12, 2025

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Job Summary:

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are critical enablers of this effort. The DEI organization is focused on creating, leading, and supporting our people and culture inclusion strategies. In collaboration with Segment & Enterprise DEI as well as HR, this organization will provide subject matter expertise on relevant inclusion practices to business leaders and employees to develop and nurture an inclusive workplace where all employees can belong and thrive.

This role plays a critical part in shaping inclusive learning and driving integration across the Disney Entertainment DEI ecosystem. It serves as a connective bridge between HR, DEI, and business leaders to ensure that inclusive practices are embedded across learning experiences, systems, and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the VP of DEI, within the broader HR organization key responsibilities of this role are:

Inclusive Learning

Serve as a strategic learning partner to the Disney Entertainment DEI, HR, and business leaders.
In collaboration with Enterprise DEI Learning, design, and implement innovative, actionable learning solutions that strengthen DEI and leadership capabilities.
Support the rollout and implementation of Enterprise-wide DEI learning initiatives.
Develop and adapt DEI learning content tailored for creative, global, and segment-specific audiences.
Collaborate with segment Learning and Development teams to embed DEI principles into existing content and programs.
Collaborate with News and Networks HRBPs and Professional Development teams to create specialized inclusive trainings for journalism professionals.
Vet, manage and support relationships with external partners to ensure consistency in our approach, shared objectives and excellence in content delivery.
Create, facilitate and deliver training to a range of audiences, including senior executives.

Integration & Planning

Act as a strategic partner to Enterprise and learning teams across Disney Entertainment Television, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation Studios to ensure alignment and integration of efforts.
Lead day-to-day operational integration of DEI strategies, processes, systems, and priorities across the DEI function for the Disney Entertainment (DE) segment and collaborate with enterprise teams for those extending beyond Disney Entertainment.
Maintain a deep understanding of segment-specific DEI learning priorities to support cross-functional collaboration.
Serve as a horizontal and vertical strategic partner to multiple Enterprise and segment COEs.
Lead the development of DEI strategy update and key insights for DE senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Ensure business segments receive timely, relevant, and actionable information from COEs.
Provide DEI thought leadership and oversee a Disney Entertainment Line of Business
Oversee and manage special projects that span across business areas and strategic priorities.

Skills/ Qualifications

10+ years of experience in DEI, learning, human resources, organization development, training or related talent planning field
Diversity, equity and inclusion and/or HR experience, ideally with a global company or production studio
Proven experience designing, implementing, and facilitating DEI-focused learning solutions in complex, global organizations.
Strong diagnostic, problem solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrates an effective consultative approach to build awareness or key organizational issues and consensus for relevant solutions; able to guide stakeholders through a shared and collaborative decision making process
Strong strategic planning and operational execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage varied audiences.
Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and partner at all levels, including senior executives.
Deep cultural competence and ability to adapt learning approaches for diverse global audiences.
Strong knowledge of learning principles, instructional design, and inclusive leadership practices.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $200,600-$245,000 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 The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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 Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures 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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