Sr Manager, Creative Talent Pathways

Job Posting Title: Sr Manager, Creative Talent Pathways

Req ID: 10147764

Job Description:

As the Sr. Manager, Creative Talent Pathways, you will lead the strategy and execution of external filmmaker accelerators and strategic partnerships in partnership with the Director, Creative Talent Pathways and VP, RISE This role focuses on cultivating a pipeline of directors, producers, and writers for opportunities within The Walt Disney Company by collaborating with leading non-profit organizations. Additionally, you will oversee the team’s charitable giving strategy, managing both the dedicated budget and key partner relationships.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Program Leadership

Lead the end-to-end strategy for Creative Talent Pathway (CTP) external partnerships and filmmaker accelerator partnerships, ensuring alignment with industry trends.

Design and construct program timelines, milestones, and curricula in collaboration with creative executives, senior leaders, and external partner organizations.

Develop and refine evaluation rubrics for candidates and program success; consistently audit programs for efficacy and adjust strategy, budgets, and metrics accordingly.

Executive Engagement & Systems Management

Establish robust selection committees by engaging creative executives across the company; utilize proactive systems management to ensure their participation is a seamless, frictionless experience.

Participate directly in selection committees by assessing creative materials and leading candidate interviews and deliberation sessions.

Socialize programs with senior leadership to facilitate high-level engagement between Disney Studio (TWDS) leaders and key partner organizations.

Assist the Director, CTP, in developing and presenting broader strategy and individual initiatives to senior leadership across the enterprise.

Philanthropy & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Act as the primary CTP liaison for Corporate Social Responsibility, O&I, and