Media Executive, Disney Destinations International

At The Walt Disney Company, we believe in the power of storytelling—and in the power of connection. As our Media Executive for Disney Destinations International, you’ll help bring our iconic experiences to life for audiences across the UK and Ireland, supporting attendance, room nights, and revenue goals for Walt Disney World (WDW) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL).

This is a unique opportunity to shape media strategy and execution across multiple brands, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, data-driven campaigns that inspire travel and spark joy.

This role is based four days a week in our Hammersmith office with a Monday or a Friday working from home.

What You’ll Do

• Translate marketing and media strategies into detailed media plans for WDW and DCL campaigns, using market insights, consumer data, and media performance learnings.

• Partner with central and local teams to develop integrated touchpoint strategies across paid, owned, and earned media.

• Lead the media development process—from briefing and planning to buying, reporting, and auditing—with local media agencies.

• Manage offline and digital campaign implementation, including briefing creative specs and tracking requirements.

• Own media budget management, including resource allocation, Purchase Order processing, and forecasting.

• Collaborate with media teams in Paris to align UK and Ireland plans with EMEA strategies and leverage successful formats and partnerships.

• Build media and digital knowledge across the wider marketing team.

• Maintain strong relationships with media agencies, media owners, and internal stakeholders across marketing, PR, Customer Relationship Management, finance, procurement, and legal.

What You’ll Bring

• Media experience in an agency or multinational marketing environment.

• Strong understanding of media management across TV, radio, online, and social platforms.

• Strategic and tactical skills in implementing marketing and sales plans.

• Exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong presentation and coordination skills.

• Highly analytical, results-oriented, and motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Flexibility for travel and working hours as needed.

Occasional travel to Paris may be required to connect with our EMEA Media & Alliances team.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave.

• Private medical insurance and dental care.

• Disney+ Subscription and Complimentary Park entry

• Discounts on Disney products, resort food & beverage, and ticketing.

• Excellent parental and guardian leave.

• Access to Employee Resource Groups: WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and TRUST (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity of our people, our stories, and our audiences. We actively promote a culture of inclusion and belonging and hold ourselves accountable for driving meaningful change.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to provide support to ensure a fair and inclusive experience for all candidates.