Director, Communications (Walt Disney Imagineering)

Job Summary

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the creative force behind all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. The Director, Communications, Walt Disney Imagineering leads internal and executive communications, inspiring a creative culture that elevates the Imagineering brand and its leaders' voices.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a long-term vision and strategy for internal and executive communications, ensuring alignment with key company objectives.
• Lead and develop senior managers, guiding them to build high-performing, creative teams while fostering a nimble, creative, and optimistic culture.
• Develop clear strategies, expectations, and priorities for communication programs, linking team efforts to business outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to WDI leadership, developing comprehensive communication plans to support objectives and enhance reputation.
• Guide the executive communication team in creating speeches, talking points, bylines, and thought leadership content that showcases WDI leadership as authorities on innovation, technology, and creativity.
• Transform internal storytelling through compelling content, town halls, and org communications that keep Imagineers informed, engaged, and aligned.
• Elevate executive voices across social and owned channels, weaving senior leadership perspectives into content that builds brand equity and extends the Imagineering story.
• Ensure accountability by setting measurable goals, monitoring performance, and leveraging data to improve impact and ROI.
• Plan and prioritize resources, budgets, and timelines to keep initiatives on track and within budget.
• Promote innovative, digital-forward, and on-trend communication approaches to extend the reach and engagement of the Imagineering brand globally.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional communications experience, including 5+ in leadership roles. Extensive background specifically in executive communications.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proven leader managing managers and coaching leaders to build and inspire high-performing, diverse teams.
• Experience in creating compelling digital campaigns that elevate executive voices and strengthen brand equity with broader audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute holistic communication and brand strategies that elevate executive voice to build trust, reputation, and brand affinity across internal and external audiences.
• Expertise in transforming internal communications through content moving beyond traditional updates to storytelling that engages and informs.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills with experience shaping executive messaging, talking points, or thought leadership content.
• Effective at building and sustaining relationships with senior leadership and offering consulting and influence in matrixed organizations.
• Disciplined organizational and project management skills including managing complex portfolios, budgets, and timelines across functions in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated creativity in elevating brand storytelling, challenging norms while aligning with brand strategy.
• Professional, mature, and politically savvy, adept at handling sensitive information and navigating executive-facing situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in executive communications or internal communications leadership in a Fortune 500 company or an organization of similar complexity, including oversight of senior leaders responsible for these areas.
• Relevant background in industries such as travel, theme parks, entertainment, technology, or similar fields.
• Passion for the Disney brand and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Proven track record in developing proactive campaigns to enhance a leader's or organization's thought leadership externally, such as through speaking events, published articles, strategic media positioning, and executive social media platforms.

About Disney Experiences

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products, and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe, and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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.

Additional Information

This is an onsite role based in Glendale, California. The hiring range for this position in California is $185,500.00 to $248,800.00 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.