Job Posting Title:
Director of Product, News & Entertainment GrowthReq ID:
10158087Job Description:
Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.
The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.
Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here:
Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.
Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.
Product Management is responsible for driving the overall user experience, feature strategies and concepts, and engagement paradigms for Disney Entertainment & ESPN's global portfolio of consumer-facing streaming and digital products – including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News, Nat Geo, Marvel, and Star Wars.
We are looking for a Director, News & Entertainment Growth Products to lead the product strategy across user journey, messaging and algorithmic consumer experiences to drive acquisition and retention across the News & Entertainment portfolio. This role reports to the VP of Product Management, News & Entertainment and leads a team of product managers.
You will define the vision and roadmap for the growth that powers how we understand and drive user reach, engagement and retention for our audiences — from advancing our lifecycle messaging to optimizing more direct relationships for our users, and so much more. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the intersection of consumer experience, engineering, data science, programming & editorial, and marketing.
Responsibilities
Define the long-term product vision, roadmap, and OKRs for growing reach and deepening engagement to drive loyalty across the News & Entertainment portfolio
Lead and develop a team of product managers; provide coaching, career development, and clear direction
Drive the strategy for driving direct 1:1 relationships with users, enabling more relevant and engaging content experiences for our audiences across brands that drive our OKRs around habituation and stickiness
Oversee audience messaging across email, push, and in-app channels across portfolio so our users get the right messages and the right time - whether those messages are editorially-driven or programmatic
Lead development of personalized consumer experiences across our product suite to deepen relevance
Define how we use data signals in our user experiences to improve targeting, timing, and relevance and drive users further into their user journey
Evolve our experimentation culture across News & Entertainment in partnership with our Platform teams — making it easier for teams to test, learn, and iterate quickly
Identify and prioritize cross-brand needs across the portfolio, advocating for the infrastructure investments that enable better product decisions
Partner closely with cross functional teams internal to Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology and Product as well as end creative stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
12+ years of product management experience, with a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Background in consumer products at scale, ideally worked in news products or storytelling experiences
Proven experience managing and developing teams of product managers
Deep expertise in driving product acquisition and retention strategies and experience in driving growth through key levers i.e. personalization, experimentation and A/B testing, CRM/lifecycle messaging, or data products
Strong analytical instincts — you define KPIs, understand data, and make decisions grounded in evidence
Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Exceptional communication and influence skills; comfortable navigating complex, matrixed organizations
Experience in consumer digital media, streaming, or entertainment
Passion for news, entertainment, or media and creating transformative user experiences at scale
Education
Bachelor's degree required; any field of study considered
Job Posting Segment:
Product ManagementJob Posting Primary Business:
PM - News & Ent ProductPrimary Job Posting Category:
Product Management TechEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 1200 Grand Central AveDate Posted:
2026-08-17Skills Required
- 12+ years of product management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
- Bachelor's degree
- Proven experience managing and developing teams of product managers
- Background in consumer products at scale, ideally worked in news products or storytelling experiences
- Deep expertise in acquisition and retention strategies (personalization, experimentation/A-B testing, CRM/lifecycle messaging, data products)
- Strong analytical instincts; define KPIs and make data-driven decisions
- Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
- Exceptional communication and influence skills; comfortable in complex, matrixed organizations
- Experience in consumer digital media, streaming, or entertainment
- Passion for news, entertainment, or media and creating large-scale user experiences
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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