Product Manager I (APM) - Associate Product Manager Program

Job ID 10138098 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date posted Dec. 08, 2025

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Job Summary:

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

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 around the world.

We marry technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive innovation, scalability, and velocity across our portfolio. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. Our teams collaborate across The Walt Disney Company’s media brands and platforms —Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News, Nat Geo, Marvel, and Star Wars—to deliver exceptional consumer experiences to millions around the globe and technical platforms and systems that drive Disney’s business.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Building the Future of Media: Our technologists are designing and building the platforms that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney’s technology and products serve as the signature doorway for fans to connect with our brands and stories. These platforms carry unmatched content that matters to millions globally.

Innovation: We design, develop and implement groundbreaking products and platforms that shape industry norms and solve complex, distinctive technical challenges.

This opportunity is part of a structured development journey that blends hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership growth across Disney’s world-class product and technology teams.

About the Associate Product Manager (APM) Program

Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in July 2026.

This is a two-year career accelerator program designed to foster the next generation of leading product management talent.

Team rotations occur at the 12-month mark, ensuring exposure to multiple teams and product domains.

As part of the program, you will:

Gain hands-on experience building and launching products used by hundreds of millions of people.

Receive structured training on product management fundamentals and mentorship from Disney Product leaders.

Use data and user insights to understand business problems and help drive strategic decisions.

Participate in learning opportunities focused on strategic problem-solving, leadership development and networking.

Job Summary:

As a Product Manager I (APM), you will assist in the development and execution of product strategies to meet business objectives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct market research, and support the product lifecycle from discovery to launch. As part of this development program, the role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced product team and contribute to innovative projects for The Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to develop features for an assigned product domain.

Learn to develop and communicate a strategic vision for engaging our fans, aligning with broader company goals and market trends.

Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and documentation to drive development of features.

Work with leadership to craft product strategy, Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and roadmap.

Support product research by analyzing competitor offerings.

Contribute to strategy documents and presentations.

Conduct basic data analysis to inform product decisions (e.g., usage metrics, user behavior).

Support feature launches and internal communications.

Basic Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure performance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience through coursework, projects, or internships in product management or related technical domains such as engineering, software development and user experience.

Ability to recognize what makes a product valuable to the user and drive improvements to meet business goals.

Interest in product development, user experience, and technology.

Capacity to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build strong relationships across a range of functions and work effectively in team-oriented environments.

Required Education:

Upcoming or recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $$97,500.00 - $130,700.00 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 Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

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 Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology 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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