Disney+ Performance Marketing Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

The Disney+ team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Disney+ across Europe, Middle East and Africa, with a specific focus on customer acquisition and retention, marketing, partnerships, content programming, research and analytics. The Performance Marketing Manager plays a crucial role in driving Disney+ subscriber growth. Reporting to the Senior Acquisition Manager, they are responsible for overseeing and executing high-impact marketing strategies across different channels.

This individual develops, implements, and optimizes multi-channel marketing campaigns aimed at maximizing subscriber acquisition. They leverage a mix of paid media and emerging platform features to enhance visibility, drive conversions, and reduce cost-per-acquisition (CPA) through innovative strategies and rigorous experimentation. Beyond acquisition efforts, they also help drive the creative strategy and operations for performance marketing channels, engage target audiences, and drive measurable results.

Their leadership extends to platform development, A/B testing, and performance analysis to continuously refine effectiveness. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Acquisition Manager works cross-functionally with the Global Growth team, Analytics, Data Science, and broader Marketing teams to develop insights-driven campaigns. Additionally, they manage and nurture relationships with key media agencies, technology partners, and external vendors, ensuring seamless execution and optimization of media investments.

This role is ideal for a data-driven, results-oriented marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging data, insights, and creativity to unlock new opportunities, scale acquisition efforts, and drive continuous improvement in marketing performance. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in the Hammersmith, London office, with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

• Help lead the strategy and execution of Paid Social, Display and Video channels
• Lead the operations for the performance marketing team across relevant channels (facilitates assets, liaising with in-house stakeholders, media planning, optimisations)
• Champion an experimentation mentality, delivering measurable improvements in business performance
• Monitor KPIs and report progress, gaps, opportunities to senior leadership

The Experience We Require From You:

Must Have:

• Successful track record in managing digital / performance marketing channels
• Experience in developing and executing A/B testing
• Experience liaising with internal stakeholders and external media partners
• 4 years+ of professional experience

Nice to have:

• EMEA / multi-market experience
• Knowledge of the SVOD industry
• Understanding of advanced media measurement solutions

Competencies Required:

• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Numerical, with an ability to distil figures into a narrative that is clear and concise
• Thrives in an ambiguous, fast-paced and cross-functional environment

The Perks:

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.