Senior Specialist, Public Relations - Celebration, FL, USA

Job Posting Title:

Senior Specialist, Public Relations

Req ID:

10092679

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Our Public Relations team for Walt Disney World is looking for a Senior Specialist to join their dynamic and exciting team! In this Senior Specialist position, you would have a one-of-a-kind role in which you would be involved in all facets of PR – from media relations, content creation, and events to the business behind the magic – things like strategy, integrated communications and, of course, showcasing success. This role will play an integral part in developing and executing PR strategies that showcase several elements of the Walt Disney World business, including holidays, entertainment, merchandise, and food & beverage. In addition, you could also be assigned to other duties across the Public Relations department as needed, such as press events involving hundreds of media from around the world, launches of new attractions, new product offerings in our parks, and the openings of new resort hotels. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Public Relations. Excited? Then this is the role for you!

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What You Will Do

• Create and manage integrated communication plans including collaborating with partners, message development/storytelling, overseeing asset creation, securing approvals, and more
• Develop story ideas, messaging, and creative content for multiple communication platforms including blog posts, website, social, and other owned digital platforms
• Coordinate with internal partners to conduct research to support communication plans
• Maintain owned channels/platforms to ensure alignment with ongoing business priorities
• Monitor and analyze communication activations to inform strategy
• Assist in the creation of decks/presentations for executive leadership on Communications & Public Relations priorities, projects, and campaigns
• Cultivate and maintain effective internal & external relationships with local and national media members, key partners and other crucial partners
• Support media relations, inclusive of developing pitches and hosting media, supporting on-site and off-site press event needs, and building and maintaining relationships with media

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of communications experience
• Experience influencing diverse teams
• Strong organization, administrative, and time management skills; the ability to execute on multiple projects with competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent writing and storytelling, presentation, and research skills, with an understanding of how to optimally communicate to different audiences
• Experience managing projects and campaign initiatives with an understanding of overarching goals, objectives, and relevant considerations
• Proficiency with Associated Press writing style
• Understanding of the media landscape and experience working with media
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of social media platforms/content creation
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other content creation platforms
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Graphic design experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design tools
• Fluency in more than one language
• Previous experience working in the theme park industry
• Operational knowledge of or experience with the Walt Disney Company

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Comms & PA

Job Posting Primary Business:

Comms & PA WDW

Primary Job Posting Category:

Public Relations

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Celebration, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-18