Manager, Right Management, Stream Services
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10146596 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Platform Distribution Date posted Mar. 30, 2026Job Summary:
Manager, Rights Management, Streaming Services
Comprised of The Walt Disney’s international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Platform Distribution aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.
This person will support and manage team members focused on Rights Management for our Disney Streaming Services partners, including Disney Streaming Services domestically and globally. This individual will help manage the relationships between these streaming services along with strategy and administrative teams which support these services.
Responsibilities:
Provide Management Support:
Key member of the Rights Management Steaming Services team, which is responsible for all owned, produced, acquired or licensed titles by the Walt Disney Company (excluding Nat Geo and ESPN) for inclusion on Disney Streaming Services
Lead various projects that are required by the department in order to maintain data constancy/integrity
Assist in preparation of communications of preliminary and confirmed rights information and changes to rights information to streaming and other relevant teams
Project Management of Disney Streaming Services:
Manage internal and external relationships between the Rights Management team and Disney Streaming Services
Perform contract interpretation on acquisition agreements and manage communication with local legal teams
Collaborate with internal teams as needed (Content Sales, Technical Servicing, Finance/Accounting, Production, Business Affairs, Legal, Sales, Deal Management, etc.)
Initial point of contact for rights related questions from domestic and international teams
Compile high volumes of material data sets in Excel, and map, migrate and validate data sets in Rightsline
Liaise with global teams to confirm rights, verify start dates and other general contract administration on Disney+ and STAR Originals and Library titles
Track and verify all offers are in place in time for scheduling
Required:
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience planning, executing, monitoring, and completing projects as a Project Manager
Comfortable working with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint in Windows PC
Advanced understanding of underlying distribution and music rights
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and queries at any given time across multiple functional disciplines
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment and display professionalism and confidence in challenging situations
Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills and techniques
Proven experience utilizing problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
Well versed in interpreting contractual language and analyzing agreements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $102,500 - $140,900 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 Disney Platform Distribution:
Disney Platform Distribution manages all third-party media sales efforts for distribution; affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; and content sales agreements for Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
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 Content Sales LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Platform Distribution.
Disney Content Sales LLC 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.