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Media Executive, Disney Destinations International

Job ID 10130985 Location London, United Kingdom Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 23, 2025
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Job Summary:

At The Walt Disney Company, we believe in the power of storytelling—and in the power of connection. As our Media Executive for Disney Destinations International, you’ll help bring our iconic experiences to life for audiences across the UK and Ireland, supporting attendance, room nights, and revenue goals for Walt Disney World (WDW) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL).

This is a unique opportunity to shape media strategy and execution across multiple brands, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, data-driven campaigns that inspire travel and spark joy.

This role is based four days a week in our Hammersmith office with a Monday or a Friday working from home.

What You’ll Do

  • Translate marketing and media strategies into detailed media plans for WDW and DCL campaigns, using market insights, consumer data, and media performance learnings.

  • Partner with central and local teams to develop integrated touchpoint strategies across paid, owned, and earned media.

  • Lead the media development process—from briefing and planning to buying, reporting, and auditing—with local media agencies.

  • Manage offline and digital campaign implementation, including briefing creative specs and tracking requirements.

  • Own media budget management, including resource allocation, Purchase Order processing, and forecasting.

  • Collaborate with media teams in Paris to align UK and Ireland plans with EMEA strategies and leverage successful formats and partnerships.

  • Build media and digital knowledge across the wider marketing team.

  • Maintain strong relationships with media agencies, media owners, and internal stakeholders across marketing, PR, Customer Relationship Management, finance, procurement, and legal.

What You’ll Bring

  • Media experience in an agency or multinational marketing environment.

  • Strong understanding of media management across TV, radio, online, and social platforms.

  • Strategic and tactical skills in implementing marketing and sales plans.

  • Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Strong presentation and coordination skills.

  • Highly analytical, results-oriented, and motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

  • Flexibility for travel and working hours as needed.

Occasional travel to Paris may be required to connect with our EMEA Media & Alliances team.

The Perks

  • 25 days annual leave.

  • Private medical insurance and dental care.

  • Disney+ Subscription and Complimentary Park entry

  • Discounts on Disney products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.

  • Excellent parental and guardian leave.

  • Access to Employee Resource Groups: WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity of our people, our stories, and our audiences. We actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging and hold ourselves accountable for driving meaningful change.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to provide support to ensure a fair and inclusive experience for all candidates.

 

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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