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Lead commissioning, development, and editing of major print and digital stories while managing contributors, workflows, and deadlines. | Requires at least seven years of publishing experience, editorial and team leadership in a large media organization, visual storytelling judgment, and proficiency with digital CMS and Adobe products. | Job Posting Title: Senior Editorial Manager, Features (National Geographic) Req ID: 10154585 Job Description: The Senior Editorial Manager, Features is responsible for delivering world-class editorial projects across National Geographic’s print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced leader and editor who has enthusiasm and demonstrated talent for conceiving, assigning, and editing exceptional stories across a range of types – ideas-driven features, unforgettable narratives, newsmaking investigations, surprising profiles, and more. They should possess deep connections with a diverse range of extraordinary writers, and a gift for bringing out the best in them – helping reporters gain access to difficult stories, navigate complicated reporting terrain, and transform ambitious ideas into tightly crafted stories through multiple drafts. They should have an imaginative and opportunistic eye for stories, especially those rich in visual possibility and worthy of extraordinary photography – and they should possess the restless energy to pitch constantly and at a high level. They should be as comfortable shepherding a fast-turnaround digital feature as a year-long investigation, and they should be genuinely excited by the challenge of leading, instructing, and growing other editors on our team. Responsibilities * Manage the development, commissioning, and editing of various stories, with a focus on ambitious reported projects across all of National Geographic’s core content areas. * Manage related workflows and team members to ensure that projects come together in accordance with deadlines and budgets, while meeting editorial objectives. * Leverage data and audience analytics to develop and implement strategies for optimizing the reach and impact of our stories across platforms. * Form, nurture, and maintain relationships with exceptional writers; develop and deepen connection with new voices and diverse perspectives. * Assist leaders in scheduling and planning for project publication and completion; supervise administrative tasks, as needed. Basic Qualifications * Minimum of 7+ years of publishing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility with a large media organization(s), while managing content and teams. * Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. * Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, strong knowledge of the National Geographic brand and mission, and demonstrated expertise in related core topic areas. * Demonstrated ability to work across multiple timelines simultaneously – developing stories for next week and next year, across a range of formats, without losing sight of the bigger picture. * A track record of bringing out the best in writers – including helping them gain access to difficult subjects, navigate complicated reporting terrain, and transform ambitious ideas into tightly crafted stories through revision. * Exceptional idea generation, with a keen sense for stories that lend themselves to powerful photography and visual storytelling; the ability to pitch constantly, and at a high level. * Ability to take overall responsibility for concept and content, as well as manage creative relationships. * Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem-solve creatively, and exercise independent judgment. Preferred qualifications * Ability to manage and grow a related team while working collaboratively in highly matrixed conditions with colleagues outside editorial, including communications and marketing, and business support (sales, promotion, and development). * Proven track record in growing digital audiences and expanding brand reach. * Understanding of the editorial process from conception to completion, and demonstrated ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems. * Experience with audio and podcast production – whether as a writer, editor, producer, or host – and a strong grasp of what makes for compelling audio storytelling. * Familiarity with graphics and data visualization, including the ability to conceive of and commission visually driven editorial projects in collaboration with design and interactive teams. * Experience managing and developing columnists or recurring contributors, with a track record of building productive and enduring creative partnerships. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), digital media platforms; with knowledge of AirTable a plus. The hiring range for this position in Washington, DC is $141,300.00 to $189,400.00 per year and in New York, NY is $148,000.00 to $198,400.00 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. Job Posting Segment: National Geographic Job Posting Primary Business: National Geographic (DET) Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Content Editorial Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Washington, DC, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square Date Posted: 2026-07-14

Conceive, assign, and edit travel content across print and digital platforms while leading editorial strategy and recurring franchises. | Requires at least five years of editorial experience across print and digital media, including travel journalism, visual storytelling, and freelance contributor management. | Job Posting Title: Senior Travel Editor (National Geographic) Req ID: 10156226 Job Description: The Senior Travel Editor plays a lead role conceiving, assigning, and editing editorial travel content for National Geographic’s print and digital products, primarily National Geographic magazine and NationalGeographic.com. Working with an extensive roster of freelance writers and creators, he/she/they will develop ideas in a variety of forms and formats that can come to life effectively across platforms, with a particular focus on mid- to long-form narrative travel journalism with strong visual appeal. Additionally, the Senior Travel Editor will serve as editorial lead on developing and managing recurring travel series and franchises, including Best of the World, as well as on developing new and innovative approaches to our travel storytelling in formats like video and audio. He/she/they will play a key role representing the brand and its work at travel industry functions and events and with internal stakeholders and external brand partners. This is a great opportunity for an experienced travel editor to help a well-established brand in travel continue to evolve and modernize its approach to travel storytelling to effectively grow audience and engage them across multiple platforms Responsibilities: * Conceive and pitch travel story ideas for National Geographic magazine and NatGeo.com in collaboration with freelance writers / creators * Commission, produce, edit, and prepare stories for publishing, working in collaboration with photo editors, designers, cartographers, infographics specialists, and digital producers * Define and shape our approach to narrative travel journalism, particularly as it comes to life in National Geographic magazine * Conceptualize, propose, and execute ideas for recurring travel series and franchises, particularly for digital and social platforms * Serve as lead editor on all installments of National Geographic’s annual Best of the World franchise, defining approach and components, soliciting ideas from internal and external collaborators, determine content for inclusion, and commission, edit, and prepare for publishing all associated materials, working in close collaboration with photo editors and video producers * Proactively develop and propose ideas for new approaches to travel storytelling across media types and platforms, including video and audio formats * Continually develop and expand our roster of freelance contributors, particularly writers as well as creators in the travel space * Collaborate with newsletter and social media editors on promotional and amplification efforts for travel content * Partner with sales and marketing on developing editorial ideas for partners/sponsors, both proactively and in response to requests for proposals * Partner with our UK travel publishing partner on editorial content development, with an eye to ensuring Nat Geo’s digital platforms have the appropriate mix of topics and geographies * Serve as key representative of National Geographic at industry event and functions, including public speaking as needed * Serve as media spokesperson for National Geographic and its travel content * Represent Nat Geo editorial and engage with internal stakeholders around cross-divisional brand initiatives spanning television, books, National Geographic Expeditions, and more Basic Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience conceiving, assigning, and editing editorial content in a media (editorial/journalistic) environment, working across both print and digital platforms * Experience with print production processes and methodologies, and the craft of editing for print, along with experience in digital editing and production and its associated needs (e.g., SEO, tagging) * Experience creating content for publishing and/or promotion in third-party platforms (e.g., newsletters, social media) * Experience developing and executing multi-component packages and recurring franchises, and a track record of making content that attracts attention and generates PR coverage * Refined eye for visual presentation and an understanding of what makes stories work visually for print as well as digital and social * Strong knowledge of the travel industry and its facets and experience with travel journalism, including narrative storytelling * Well-developed network of creative collaborators, especially freelance writers, and a keen understanding of exceptional writing and propulsive first-person storytelling * Exceptional written and oral communication skills and ability to present ideas fluently and with polish; experience with public speaking and/or media appearances strong preferred * Understanding of the evolving media landscape, including shifting consumer behaviors and preferences, and travel media and the overall competitive set for editorial content in the travel space * Collaborative spirit and the ability to work well across a matrixed environment * Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure and within budget and deadline parameters Preferred Qualifications: * Experience developing and creating video-based content a plus * Knowledge of and experience collaborating with creators helpful but not required * Prior media training helpful but not required * Experience working within a large corporate environment Required Education: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Preferred Education: * Concentration in journalism or media helpful but not required The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $97,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year and in New York, NY is $101,600.00 to $136,200.00 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. Job Posting Segment: National Geographic Job Posting Primary Business: National Geographic (DET) Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Content Editorial Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Washington, DC, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square Date Posted: 2026-07-22

Lead creative social campaigns and content strategy across editorial and television programming, coordinating partners and using performance data to grow audiences and brand affinity. | Requires a bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in social media strategy and marketing, experience managing large-scale brand portfolios, proficiency with major social platforms, and content production and project management skills. | Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Social Media Campaigns & Content (National Geographic) Req ID: 10160363 Job Description: National Geographic is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Social Media to lead creative social campaigns across Editorial content and TV programming. In this role, you will be a key contributor in planning, managing and executing the social marketing strategy focused on content strategy for editorial digital stories, magazine features, and TV programming. The Senior Manager will lead best-in-class creative execution from production through launch, with an audience-first approach that ladders up to key business goals: growing magazine and digital subscriptions, driving acquisition to Disney+, and enhancing brand affinity.   To be successful, you will need to be a storyteller and marketer with excellent judgement to balance audience interests and business goals. You’ll have a deep passion, appreciation, and understanding of editorial and entertainment broadly, with a deep breadth of knowledge spanning Natural History/Animal, Science, History, Travel and Adventure, Culture, and Kids topics.   Responsibilities:   Project Management & Leadership * Serve as a social lead and strategic partner to Nat Geo Editorial & Content teams, participating in story planning and all phases of content production. * Establish best-in-class approaches to campaigns, content & distribution. * Partner with subject matter experts, photographers, explorers, and creators to develop content tied to key initiatives. * Influence upstream planning to ensure social is embedded early. * Lead the development of tentpole social moments.   Content Development & Production * Oversee the end-to-end creative pipeline – ideation and creative direction through production and final sign-off from leadership and stakeholders. * Partner with agency partners, creative teams, platform strategists, PR, and talent representatives to ensure all output ladders up to the overarching social strategy. * Direct hands-on production of social-first content, including talent and subject-matter-expert interviews, on-set creative direction, and social video shoots.   Creator Content Strategy * Guide creative ideation, campaign development, and execution for creator initiatives.  * Partner with Content, Marketing, PR/Comms, Editorial, and Creative teams to develop innovative creator-first content experiences across owned and earned channels.  * Champion experimentation with emerging content formats while maintaining brand integrity and audience relevance.    Innovation & Growth * Drive testing and learning across platforms, formats, and tools. * Identify and scale new opportunities to expand reach and influence.   Measurement & Performance * Review social platform and Adobe Analytics data to identify high-performing stories and the content patterns that drive audience growth and conversion to NatGeo.com. * Use data, insights, and social intelligence to continuously optimize strategy. * Establish clear success metrics that go beyond engagement to reflect impact.   Cross-Functional Leadership * Partner closely with Editorial, Strategy, PR/Comms, Paid Media, Synergy, and Partnerships teams to ensure integrated planning and execution.   Team Leadership & Operations * Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing team. * Set a high bar for quality, clarity, and execution across all work. * Build systems and processes that enable speed, consistency, and innovation.   Basic Qualifications:   * 7+ years’ experience in social media strategy and marketing, preferably managing large-scale brand or media portfolios. * Demonstrated expertise across major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Reddit) with a strong understanding of platform ecosystems and trends. * Proven track record developing and executing data-driven social strategies that drive audience growth, engagement, and brand impact. * Experience launching creator-led franchises, original programming, or large-scale digital content initiatives.  * Deep understanding of the creator economy, creator monetization models, audience behaviors, and evolving platform ecosystems.  * Strong campaign leadership experience, translating marketing priorities into integrated, platform-native social activations. * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, partnering with editorial, marketing, creative, and external stakeholders. * Experience managing external partners or agencies, including oversight of publishing, community management, and performance reporting. * Deep understanding of content production workflows, with the ability to optimize and evolve processes for speed, scale, and quality. * Strong experience developing creator-led content strategies across platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and emerging digital channels.  * Proficiency with social media management, analytics, and reporting tools, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present strategies and performance insights to stakeholders. * Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, operate in fast-paced environments, and meet deadlines. * Proficiency with project management tools- AirTable, Asana, etc. * Experience managing large budgets.   Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to experiment with new digital formats and platforms. * Proven ability to operate with sound judgment in issues-sensitive environments. * Creative, proactive, and independent thinking. * Strong solutions-oriented mindset. * Experience with social media content management and reporting systems. * Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Digital/Social, TV/Film preferred. The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $114,400 to $157,100 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. Job Posting Segment: National Geographic Job Posting Primary Business: National Geographic (DET) Primary Job Posting Category: Digital Media / Social Media Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Washington, DC, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-24

Manage print and digital editorial production workflows, coordinate across departments, and improve editorial operations through technology and process changes. | Requires a bachelor’s degree, at least 8 years of editorial workflow experience, 5 years managing large-team projects, and proficiency with InDesign and Airtable. | Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Editorial Operations (National Geographic DC) Req ID: 10156257 Job Description: Role Overview The Senior Manager, Editorial Operations manages all aspects of production across National Geographic’s editorial platforms. He/she/they is functionally the managing editor of National Geographic magazine and oversees a team that manages all other print products—Nat Geo Kids, Nat Geo Little Kids, National Geographic History, and newsstand special editions—as well as ambitious digital projects for NationalGeographic.com. He/she/they is the key manager of all workflows and the production processes of our content creation, tracking progress and triaging issues as work moves through its lifecycle. Reporting to the VP, Head of Editorial Operations, this department lead plays a critical role not only in driving an efficient operation today but in continually identifying areas for improvement, including the application of technology to our work. This is a terrific opportunity for a strategic, systems-oriented thinker to join a creative organization and have a meaningful impact in a time of evolution and change, as we modernize both our operation and our output and create extraordinary and innovative content. Responsibilities * Manage all print production workflows from end to end (scheduling, issue production, delivery to printer), defining and optimizing process, determining and enforcing deadlines, and troubleshooting delays and other roadblocks to ensure work is completed on time * Provide structure and project management for ambitious, high-priority digital features and packages that necessitate involved cross-departmental collaboration * Manage the development and maintenance of print editorial calendars, working across the editorial leadership team and proposing adjustments as needed * Manage the flow of content across platforms, from print to digital and vice versa, including prioritization, timing, and alignment on direction and level of effort * Oversee the application of copy editing and fact-checking teams to print and digital content, ensuring the accuracy of our content through effective prioritization and process * Serve as a power user of our production management platform (Airtable) to guarantee that deadlines, tasks, and story details are up-to-date for every article and to ensure Airtable remains a reliable tool for aligning the staff across deliverables and competing priorities Basic Qualifications * 8+ years of working with and managing editorial workflows/processes, preferably in a magazine environment as a Managing Editor or Deputy/Assistant Managing Editor required. * 5+ years of experience managing projects that involve 25 or more editors and designers. * Experience with and understanding of print products and their associated production processes * Experience with and understanding of digital platforms and their associated production processes. * Familiarity with copy editing and fact-checking and their associated methodologies and processes. * Familiarity with standard publishing tools, such as InCopy/InDesign, and collaboration and project management tools, such as Airtable. * Exceptional written and oral communication skills. * Exceptional organizational skills, process/systems thinking, and attention to detail. * Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and navigate a highly matrixed organization with aplomb. * Ability to maintain a positive demeanor while also enforcing deadlines and adherence to process and policy. * Candidate must reside within a reasonable distance to our office in DC. This role requires someone onsite 4 days a week. Required Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or another field that emphasizes writing and reading comprehension The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $117,200 to $157,100 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. Job Posting Segment: National Geographic Job Posting Primary Business: National Geographic (DET) Primary Job Posting Category: Creative Marketing Project Management Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Washington, DC, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-07-21

Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications supporting accounting workflows and collaborate with teams to implement usable interfaces. | At least 5 years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React web development, bachelor's degree, strong debugging skills, and CI/CD experience. | Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer Req ID: 10161638 Job Description: 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 globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams. The Rights & Accounting fleet oversees products and optimizes workflows that enable TWDC to monetize content including content rights and avails management, content sales and content protection, content accounting, and talent payments. Job Summary: As a Sr Software Engineer on Disney’s Content Platforms team, you will design and build responsive, high-performance web applications that power accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. You will take ownership of user experience decisions and the technical design and implementation of medium-sized projects and features. This position might be a great fit if you: Are a curious and efficient engineer who wants to help shape the direction of development and collaborate closely with some of the brightest minds in our organization. Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are valued. In this role, you will focus on the user-facing applications that support accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. You will collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, engineers, and product partners to deliver elegant, usable interfaces backed by seamless API integrations. Responsibilities: Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern CSS frameworks, leading development of larger features and epics. Collaborate with UX/UI designers and take ownership of user experience decisions to implement elegant and usable interfaces. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, and influence engineering best practices across the team. Drive front-end performance optimization for scalability and responsiveness. Design and integrate with APIs and backend services, ensuring seamless communication. Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing, mentoring teammates and helping onboard new team members. Stay current with emerging web technologies and drive improvements to our front-end architecture. Deliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodology, following the principles set forth by the team while bringing a fresh perspective to our processes and new/enhanced technical tools. Build and enhance front-end frameworks and solutions that scale and perform, reviewing code for design, testability, and clear usability, and identifying opportunities to improve the product with each iteration. Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS, including expertise with modern UI frameworks. Strong knowledge of UI performance optimization techniques. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows. Experience with testing frameworks. Experience leading feature development and mentoring or onboarding teammates. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Care about your craft and have opinions about the “right” way to do things with technolog Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with various Amazon Web Services such as S3 buckets, EKS, EC2, SQS/SNS, Lambdas, RDS, and more. Understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets. Knowledge of performance and application profiling. A strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it. The hiring range for this position in California is $141,900.00 to $190,300.00 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. Job Posting Segment: Content Platforms & Operations Job Posting Primary Business: CPO - Content Platforms Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Drive operational excellence by translating complex business needs into actionable insights and project plans while managing program scope, budget, and schedules. | 7+ years in business analysis, strategy, or project management with strong synthesis skills and a bachelor's degree required, master's preferred. | Job Posting Title: Lead Business Ops Mgr Req ID: 10160418 Job Description: “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands. We deliver experiences to consumers through Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Lines, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digitally led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise lines of business, as well as other initiatives such as Hey, Disney! The Lead Business Operations Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert who drives operational excellence across Disney Experiences by translating complex business needs into clear, actionable insights and plans. In this lead role, you will connect data, processes, and people to support technology-enabled initiatives that enhance guest and consumer experiences across theme parks, resorts, cruise, retail, and other lines of business. You will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and teams, ensuring decisions are grounded in robust analysis and aligned with strategic priorities. Manages and oversees all aspects of a program to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverable. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of program. What You’ll Do Manages activities related to the organization’s strategic plans including analyzing data, driving operational reviews in support of business’ medium/long-term planning, liaising between the senior executives and broader organization and ensuring stakeholder buy-in through a design-centric approach, working cross-functionally across teams, developing goals, executing strategic initiatives, policy design, and optimizing and integrating business processes. May encompass design strategy in budgeting and logistics responsibilities where needed. Leads change management and ensure business readiness, minimizing disruption. Develops deep business domain expertise and may identify subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure/technology support, etc. Role typically serves as key partner between the technology leader and the organization to shape and deliver technology needs ensuring business value is captured, recognized & optimized. Deliver results in the form of operational instruction, project plans, dashboards. Required Qualifications & Skills 7+ years of experience in business analysis, strategy, project management or related field. Comfortable experimenting with and adopting AI tools to continuously improve efficiency, effectiveness, and ways of working. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to connect analysis to enterprise priorities. Proven ability to synthesize complex, cross-functional information into actionable insights for executive and senior stakeholders. Experience developing frameworks, narratives, and visuals that influence senior leaders and drive alignment. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Experience improving broad sweeping processes with multiple key stakeholders and varying criteria. Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills — proven ability to transform complex analysis into clear, engaging presentations for executives. Background in Technology or experience working closely with financial & strategy teams. Familiarity with project management methodologies including tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Experience with AI (e.g., Cursor, Claude) and automation tools (e.g., Power Automate). Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Data Analytics, or related field. Preferred Education Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, related field or equivalent work experience. The hiring range for this position in Florida is $117,800.00-$161,900.00 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. Job Posting Segment: DX Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Emerging Tech & Data Primary Job Posting Category: Business Operations Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Orlando, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Lead design and architecture of scalable services and observability platforms, manage complex projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior engineers. | Bachelor's degree and 5+ years building production-grade software in Java with expertise in observability platforms and full software development lifecycle ownership. | Job Posting Title: Sr Product Software Engineer Req ID: 10160206 Job Description: **This position must sit onsite four (4) days a week in our Seattle, WA technology location** Overview On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you’d love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology: Building the future of Disney’s media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. Job Summary The Event Platform team is the pillar of a data processing pipeline responsible for powering core features and analytics across all of Disney’s streaming services (including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and more). The team is responsible for transmitting billions of client-emitted signals throughout the Disney ecosystem. We build and manage platforms that process terabytes of data daily while performing real-time enrichment and aggregation for nearline and offline uses. As a software engineer at Disney, you will help to build the platform that powers these applications. You will help design and scale infrastructure to support massive scale at low latency while improving the software delivery process. You will help innovate how event pipelines at Disney function and build out the next generation of streaming platforms. We value creativity, curiosity, and inquisitiveness. If you believe in innovating and making an impact, join us and become a part of the team that creates magical Disney viewing experiences. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the design and architecture of high-scale services and observability platforms, integrating them with existing telemetry infrastructure. Execution & Autonomy: Manage complex projects, taking high-level requirements and breaking them down into technical roadmaps with clear milestones. Operational Excellence: Own the full software development lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and on-call. Mentorship: Actively mentor junior and mid-level engineers, focusing on their growth through constructive code reviews and technical guidance. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with product, client, and data platform teams to negotiate architectural decisions and align technical plans with business goals. Innovation: Deliver working prototypes and proof-of-concepts (POCs) for complex technical proposals. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience building and scaling production-grade software in Java. Strong expertise in developing and operating observability platforms, including metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting. Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility for the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and operations. Excellent technical leadership and mentorship skills, with a passion for building and growing engineering teams. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Ability to leverage AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor effectively for increased productivity. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in streaming data applications like Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, or similar technologies. Hands-on experience with AWS services (specifically, Kinesis, MSF, Dynamo, ElastiCache, Lambda, Cloudwatch, Datadog). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Knowledge of data products and platforms, including Spark, Parquet, Athena, Databricks. Being an excellent teammate; actively helping the team and team members grow The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA is $148,700 - $199,400 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. Job Posting Segment: PE - Streaming Backend Job Posting Primary Business: PE - Streaming Backend - Messaging & Audience Engineering Primary Job Posting Category: Product Software Engineering Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Seattle, WA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-10

Implement, support, and optimize complex sensor systems, manage Linux and Windows environments, and participate in on-call rotations to maintain cybersecurity platforms. | At least 5 years professional experience, bachelor's degree in relevant field, proficiency in Linux administration, cloud platforms, and troubleshooting distributed systems. | Job Posting Title: Sr Site Reliability Engineer Req ID: 10160690 Job Description: “We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney! This role sits in the Connected Products organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. The Sr Site Reliability Engineer will report to the Manager of Technology. About The Role & Team: The Connected Products organization is responsible for the design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing support of embedded device solutions and RF/IoT applications. In addition, the team supports a variety of camera-based initiatives, including computer vision, facial recognition, and other advanced sensing technologies. What You'll Do: Implement, support, and optimize complex sensor systems that integrate multiple protocols and technologies. Troubleshoot and enhance electrical, mechanical, and sensor-based systems to ensure reliability and performance. Configure, calibrate, and validate hardware parameters to achieve optimal system operation. Manage and administer Linux and Windows environments, while learning and supporting proprietary device platforms. Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical incidents, system failures, and operational issues outside of standard business hours. Develop technical documentation, training materials, and service procedures for technicians and support teams. Conduct routine system assessments, preventative maintenance, and calibration verification activities. Maintain cybersecurity platforms and support vulnerability management efforts across the department. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. Experience working in Agile development environments. Applied understanding of observability principles and associated monitoring tools. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Proven ability to collaborate in building reliable and scalable enterprise systems. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve root causes in large-scale distributed systems. Proficiency in Linux administration, troubleshooting, and security practices. Experience leading technical projects and ensuring successful delivery. Ability to partner effectively with Security Operations teams to implement secure solutions. Strong troubleshooting capabilities across systems, networking, and application code. Proficiency with RF technologies and connected devices, with a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development, including an interest in emerging data engineering tools and methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of experience working with distributed systems. Expertise in Bluetooth and NFC technologies. Experience with vulnerability management and cybersecurity platforms such as Wiz.io. Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience. #TECHATDISNEY The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $135,200 to $181,200 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. Job Posting Segment: DX Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core Systems Primary Job Posting Category: Site/System Reliability Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bay Lake, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-09-22