Specialist, Corporate Social Responsibility (Disney Entertainment)

If you are passionate about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), have strong project management skills, pay attention to details, and want to positively impact our business and community, the Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist role at Disney Entertainment (DE) may be a right fit for you!

In this role you will support and manage CSR efforts across Disney Entertainment, with an emphasis on The Walt Disney Studios/Direct to Consumer (DTC) businesses, while aligning with the larger Walt Disney Company’s CSR purpose and business objectives. You are highly motivated, a detailed-oriented team player, and can champion pro-social efforts. You are excited to work on initiatives via philanthropy, cause marketing, cross-company initiatives, and more!

What You Will Do

• Collaborate across the business to align with The Walt Disney Company on priorities and champion CSR goals, objectives, and initiatives working closely with the Senior Manager.
• Manage and execute wish-granting efforts and special screening requests.
• Work in partnership with Children’s Hospital team to facilitate, manage and maintain hospital screenings (including Disney Movie Moments), Disney+ subscriptions and visits tied to priority content/talent throughout the year, inclusive of project management, logistics, communications planning, legal and more.  
• Manage auction requests tied to nonprofits.
• Support Galas, inclusive of guest list management (invites, confirmations, event briefs), tribute ads, tracking, and more.
• Support marketing and communications strategy that showcases the impact and value of CSR initiatives, especially for Children’s Hospitals and wish-granting efforts, by assisting Senior Manager with content creation, social strategy, and preparing written material.
• Support Studio/DTC content driven cause-marketing initiatives and company-wide social impact campaigns throughout the year, inclusive of project management, support of marketing screening strategy, campaign recaps, and more.
• Manage quarterly brand meeting agendas, recap notes, action items and follow-up.
• Facilitate grant agreements, support grant processing and tracking.
• Provide ad-hoc support for budget and data reporting.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience with demonstrated success in corporate social responsibility, communications, philanthropy and grant-giving, or related roles.
• Professional experience in event planning. logistics and coordination.
• A vested interest in social causes and/or philanthropy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail. Proficient writer and editor.
• Effective communication and collaboration with partners, including executives, talent, and consumers.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, demonstrating an ability to deliver high-quality customer service while achieving business objectives. 
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing multiple demands, and meeting deadlines; adept in fast-paced environments
• Project management and time management with excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter – takes initiative, anticipates issues, and solves problems proactively.
• Quick learner with boundless curiosity and a passion for delivering excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac iOS, including PowerPoint; Adobe Suite including Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Skills in PowerPoint and Keynote preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in entertainment industry.
• Understanding of grant-making systems and processes, such as Cybergrants.
• Proven experience working with communications channels, digital tools (intranets, social media, etc.) and project management platforms including Smartsheet.
• Understanding best practices in grant-making, impact reporting, and governance.
• Proficiency in copyediting and proofreading is preferred.
   

Education:

• B.A. or equivalent experience in Communications, Nonprofit Administration, CSR, Marketing, or related field OR equivalent experience.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $76,300.00 - $95,300.00 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.