Vice President, Business Affairs (Disney Entertainment Television)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10155877 Location Burbank, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Jul. 17, 2026Job Summary:
The Business Affairs team is seeking a Vice President of Business Affairs to join the team in Burbank, CA, reporting to the Head of Business Affairs for Disney Entertainment Television. This newly established role will be responsible for defining and leading Business Affairs strategy for creator-driven content, overseeing the structuring, negotiation, and management of deals with digital creators, talent, and production partners supporting Disney’s direct-to-consumer platforms. The Vice President will play a critical role in building scalable deal frameworks, establishing best practices, and shaping Disney’s approach to the creator economy, enabling growth across digital, social, and emerging content models. This executive will serve as a strategic partner to Content, Platform, and Studio leadership, bringing deep expertise in creator-focused dealmaking and market dynamics.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the negotiation of complex agreements with creators, talent, influencers, production companies, and digital media partners
Define and implement scalable deal frameworks, templates, and playbooks tailored to the creator economy
Structure innovative deal models across formats (short-form, long-form, and emerging formats)
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on trends, risks, and opportunities within the creator ecosystem
Partner closely with Content, DTC platforms, and Strategy teams to enable new creator-led business models
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Production, Marketing, and Strategy to drive alignment and execution
Help establish and evolve new Business Affairs capabilities and operating models supporting creator initiatives
Build and maintain strong external relationships across the creator and digital media landscape
Required Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in business affairs, legal, or complex dealmaking, including significant experience in digital media and/or direct-to-consumer platforms
Deep expertise negotiating talent, production, and/or licensing agreements
Demonstrated experience working within the creator economy, including digital creators, influencers, and emerging media business models
Proven ability to lead high-value, complex negotiations and influence senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
JD strongly preferred, with bar membership in California or New York
Experience building or scaling new deal frameworks or business models in evolving content ecosystems
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $236,000 to $316,600 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 Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
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 ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
ABC, 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.