Assistant Manager- Brand Lab (Brand Solutions), Disney Hotstar

Job SummaryThe role involves working with cross-functional teams across Disney Hotstar and the Star and Disney network which mainly includes sales, ops, commercial, marketing, product, and programming as well as interfacing with clients and agencies.About The TeamDisney Creative Works is a full-service branded content Studio and creative agency with global scale, unparallel access and a legacy of delighting audiences everywhere. We create data-infused creative solutions across Disney platforms that reach consumers in impactful ways through Global scale, Outcome-Based measurement and most importantly Consumer Trust.REPORTNG TO: Associate Director- Brand LabYour Key ResponsibilitiesBrand Solutioning: Develop, support and execute sponsorship-led propositions & briefs for marquee properties across entertainment and sports while closely interacting with cross-functional teams to drive closures and implement dealsBranded Content: Create strong and compelling pitches and end-to-end execution of brand-favorable content including the development of custom content (Bespoke and Influencer) to support an increase in advertiser spending on Disney HotstarPitch independently as well as participate in strategic client first pitchesClient servicing on ongoing projects as well as relationship building with stakeholders Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams during pitch creation and execution stages like commercials, strategy, marketing, legal & content operationsRegular reporting of storytelling opportunities that can be leveraged by brands as well as data to support business growth. Example: Monitor the category, marketing, business cycles, and branded content work therein, to enable accurate benchmarks in the category for Disney Creative WorksStaying on top of trends and aligning with editorial & content creation teams on upcoming impact properties, original content, and network-wide offeringsMaintain relationships and work collaboratively on developing and building concepts with production partners, media agencies, and talentSkills & Attributes For SuccessMeticulous and sharp organizational skills that enable efficiencies in managing multiple projects across the platform’s content landscapeKeen & impactful communicator to lead and drive conversations with brands, agencies and internal stakeholdersEffective troubleshooter & problem solver Thorough understanding of the following-Content production cycles and the ability to handle multiple processes simultaneouslyAdvertising eco-system and overall brand and market awarenessPreferred Education & Experience5-6 years of experience in branded content and solutions across digital & television mediums with a strong knowledge of the digital ecosystem is a must. Educational qualification- an MBA/Post-graduate would be an added advantagePreferred experience in content and project management with hands-on experience in managing and executing production pipelinesComfort in leading data-driven conversations and using analytics while building on client conversationsConcise yet inspiring communicatorAbility to leverage relationships, build a strong network, and have effective negotiation skills Exceptional presentation skills to showcase developed concepts/ideasAbout UsDisney Hotstar is India’s leading streaming platform that has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment - from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV Shows and Movies in 18 languages and coverage of major global sporting events. As a mission-driven organization with a relentless focus on our users, we are dedicated to attracting and retaining world-class talent to drive our successDisney Star prides in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire, train, promote and compensate employees on the basis of individual competence and potential without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status or non-job-related disability, as well as all other classifications protected by applicable lawsWHY JOIN USNo Dress CodeUnlimited LeavesDiverse & Inclusive Culture Fun Life BalanceLINKS

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