VP, Direct-To-Consumer Strategy

Job ID 10148877 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted Apr. 22, 2026

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Job Summary:

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

The DTC Strategy team leads the development of critical initiatives that drive growth and innovation for our DTC businesses globally. Key responsibilities include market and competitive intelligence and analysis, business plan creation for new business initiatives, and communication of our business strategies to executive leadership, Disney’s Board of Directors, and the broader investor community.

As the Vice President, DTC Strategy, you will be responsible for:

Working with senior executives to facilitate the strategic development process
Identifying and assessing critical consumer, entertainment, and technology trends that impact our businesses worldwide
Defining and analyzing critical new growth opportunities for Disney's streaming platforms
Creating actionable business plans for new ventures
Assessing partnership and M&A opportunities to drive growth and innovation.
Driving and facilitating collaboration with key stakeholders across cross-functional teams
Developing executive-level presentations to communicate strategic recommendations to the senior team
Support senior leadership communications to internal and external constituents (e.g., executive presentations, Board presentations, Earnings call prep)
Providing intellectual leadership to high performing teams, as well as continuous coaching and feedback to motivate individuals to reach their highest potential

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Assess consumer and competitive trends
Drive strategic planning and assess new business opportunities
Assess partnership and M&A opportunities
Support senior leadership communications to internal and external constituents
Provide coaching / feedback to junior team

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven, solutions-oriented problem solver who enjoys fast-paced environments, has a high degree of intellectual curiosity, embraces ambiguity, and is passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company’s DTC experience.

Required qualifications:

Experience and successful track record working in a corporate strategy or business unit strategy group or a leading strategy consulting firm, preferably within the media/entertainment or Internet/digital technology space
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with solid business and financial acumen
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and experience delivering presentations to senior management, with solid ability to connect recommendations and analyses to the “bigger picture”
Excellent project management skills, with ability to flexibly adapt approach to shifting priorities across multiple assignments
Familiarity with working in or with large organizations
Excellent team player with solid interpersonal skills
Experience in doing business in foreign markets
Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information
Available for limited travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred qualifications:

MBA from a Top 5 graduate business school
Minimum 10 years of post-MBA work experience
Proven ability to effectively lead teams and partners through change
Demonstrated success in understanding and presenting complex business issues and identifying creative solutions
Collegial orientation, ability to positively confront issues and resolve conflict with sound judgment
Ability to work effectively within an evolving organization and influence others without direct authority for them
Demonstrated diplomatic courage and confidence with executive interactions
Creativity, adaptability, tenacity, a sense of urgency and a hands-on orientation
Demonstrate care and compassion, promoting an environment of respect, well-being, and flexibility.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $236,000 to $316,500 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 Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Disney Streaming Services 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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