Description:
Manager, Media Relations

If you are looking for a place where you can make magical memories happen everyday, Disneyland® Resort is the place for you. Tracing back to its roots in 1952, Walt Disney formed what is known today as the creative world of Walt Disney Imagineering to build Disneyland® in Anaheim, California. Since then, Disneyland® Resort has grown to encompass wherever the Guest experience takes place, proving it truly is the place “Where Dreams Come True”. Whether in one of our three hotels, our two parks, or at our shopping district, we remain dedicated to the promise that our Cast Members turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

The person filling this position will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a media strategy for showcasing business success stories, managing issues and other related efforts and initiatives. Additionally, the candidate performing this role will create and maintain relationships with media, research and write news releases, develop story ideas, assist with message development and serve as backup Resort spokesperson. The candidate must possess superior writing abilities; have experience at handling controversies and a successful track record of working with news media. The role requires the ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the organization, and to think strategically and to operate proactively in a fast-changing business environment with quick deadlines. The position supervises a Senior Representative, Public Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Represent Disneyland Resort through proactive media relations, issues management and public affairs efforts. Identify and manage current and potential issues related to Disneyland Resort business affairs. Lead Spanish language media outreach efforts for Disneyland Resort. Help build strong third-party allies and maintain media key external media relationships that are relevant to our business. Participate in 24-hr/7-day week on-call availability and serve as a member of the Disneyland Resort’s Emergency Communication Team to effectively respond to a crisis situation. Promote key company image drivers such as a community relations, diversity, employee relations, safety initiatives, business practices and conservation initiatives

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communication plans
Identify, develop and pitch story ideas that showcase business successes
Research and produce news releases, fact sheets, executive bios and other media materials
Build and maintain relationships with media
Update crisis communications plan
Develop relationships with key internal partners

Required experience:

B.A./B.S.
5-7 years in Journalism/Communications
Superior writing abilities
Former experience with a newspaper or broadcast media
Strong verbal and presentation skills
Leadership and partnering experience

The Disney Difference is all the products and services designed to support Cast Members, Crew Members and Imagineers in so many aspects of their lives — at home, work and play.

Full-time Cast Members are offered:
· Affordable Health-care options
· Employee Stock Purchase Program
· Credit union membership
· 401(k) Plan for administrative and professional positions
· Educational Reimbursement Program
· Discounts at select dining and merchandise locations.
· Complimentary Main Entrance Admission Pass
· Hotel and Disney Cruise Line discounts throughout the year
Note: Block-out dates and other restrictions apply
All offers and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be based on availability.

Spectacular rides, pleasant resort stays, delectable dining experiences, and magical moments don’t happen without a talented team of Cast Members. Being a part of our team, you play an integral part in creating the magic. Just imagine - You could be a part of making dreams come true for many of our Guests, during our Year of a Million Dreams celebration.

If you are interested in applying for a company who is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and being part of the Year of a Million Dreams Celebration, please click on the APPLY ONLINE link to submit your résumé.

If you wish to search additional career opportunities with the Disneyland Resort, please visit www.DisneyCareers.com and set up a profile. The site will notify you when there are opportunities available that fit your experience.

©Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

Experience:
Manager, Media Relations

If you are looking for a place where you can make magical memories happen everyday, Disneyland® Resort is the place for you. Tracing back to its roots in 1952, Walt Disney formed what is known today as the creative world of Walt Disney Imagineering to build Disneyland® in Anaheim, California. Since then, Disneyland® Resort has grown to encompass wherever the Guest experience takes place, proving it truly is the place “Where Dreams Come True”. Whether in one of our three hotels, our two parks, or at our shopping district, we remain dedicated to the promise that our Cast Members turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

The person filling this position will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a media strategy for showcasing business success stories, managing issues and other related efforts and initiatives. Additionally, the candidate performing this role will create and maintain relationships with media, research and write news releases, develop story ideas, assist with message development and serve as backup Resort spokesperson. The candidate must possess superior writing abilities; have experience at handling controversies and a successful track record of working with news media. The role requires the ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the organization, and to think strategically and to operate proactively in a fast-changing business environment with quick deadlines. The position supervises a Senior Representative, Public Affairs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Represent Disneyland Resort through proactive media relations, issues management and public affairs efforts. Identify and manage current and potential issues related to Disneyland Resort business affairs. Lead Spanish language media outreach efforts for Disneyland Resort. Help build strong third-party allies and maintain media key external media relationships that are relevant to our business. Participate in 24-hr/7-day week on-call availability and serve as a member of the Disneyland Resort’s Emergency Communication Team to effectively respond to a crisis situation. Promote key company image drivers such as a community relations, diversity, employee relations, safety initiatives, business practices and conservation initiatives

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic communication plans
Identify, develop and pitch story ideas that showcase business suc