Manager, Communications - Games & Digital Entertainment
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10153124 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Jun. 08, 2026Job Summary:
Position Overview
The Walt Disney Company is seeking a strategic and collaborative communications professional to join the Games & Digital Entertainment team as Manager, Communications. This role will support communications initiatives across Disney’s growing games business, including franchise gaming titles, partnerships and digital entertainment initiatives.
Games are an increasingly important part of Disney’s broader storytelling, extending narratives and fandom across platforms. As the business evolves, Disney is focused on creating original interactive experiences in collaboration with top creative and development partners, while also embracing the shift toward social and creator-driven gaming environments.
This role will help bring these efforts to life externally, supporting media engagement, major announcements, and executive communications, while helping to position Disney within the evolving interactive entertainment landscape.
The ideal candidate has experience across gaming, entertainment, technology, or consumer communications, with strong writing, media relations, and project management skills, as well as a passion for games, storytelling, and fan culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of communications strategies for Disney Games & Digital Entertainment initiatives.
- Assist with communications planning for major announcements, launches, partnerships, showcases, and industry events.
- Draft press releases, talking points, briefing materials, executive messaging, and other communications assets.
- Build and maintain relationships with gaming, entertainment, and technology media.
- Coordinate media outreach, interview logistics, coverage tracking, and reporting.
- Partner cross-functionally with marketing, social, franchise, legal, and corporate communications teams.
- Monitor gaming industry news, creator activity, fan communities, and emerging trends.
- Support executive communications, internal communications, and issues management efforts as needed.
- Coordinate with external agencies and support campaign reporting, timelines, and budget tracking.
- Coordinate with external licensees and development partners to support game launch and live‑service communications, aligning messaging, timing, and brand standards across partner‑led ecosystems.
Required Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields.
- Experience within gaming, entertainment, media, or technology industries.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience supporting media relations and integrated communications campaigns.
- Understanding of gaming culture and fan communities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting game launches, entertainment franchises, or digital products.
- Existing relationships with gaming or entertainment media.
- Familiarity with influencer and creator engagement strategies.
- Passion for games, entertainment, and digital storytelling.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
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The hiring range for this position in California is $115,500.00 to $154,800.00 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.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.