Director of Comms, Events and Talent Management

About the Role & Team

The Disney+ team is responsible for the strategy, commercial performance and operations of Disney+ across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Based in our London headquarters, this role leads an integrated communications, events and talent management strategy across EMEA, helping shape how Disney+ connects with audiences, media, talent and industry stakeholders. Reporting into the VP Marketing, DTC EMEA, you will play a pivotal role in driving the visibility, reputation and cultural relevance of Disney+ across the region. Working closely with Marketing, Social & Influencer, Content, Corporate Communications and market teams across EMEA and the US, you will lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns that support business priorities and audience growth.

You will also lead a talented team of communications professionals across Disney+ and our linear channels business, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture where creativity, innovation and continuous development are encouraged.

You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deliver communications, events and talent strategies that support Disney+ business priorities, content launches and audience growth across EMEA.

• Lead integrated campaigns that maximise impact across earned, owned and shared channels, working in close partnership with Marketing, Social & Influencer and Content teams.

• Shape and deliver high-profile events, premieres, screenings, talent tours, experiential activations and executive appearances across the region.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, creators, talent representatives, production partners and key industry stakeholders.

• Provide strategic counsel on reputation management, issues preparedness and crisis communications.

• Partner with regional and US teams to ensure EMEA priorities are effectively represented within global campaigns and launches.

• Use insights, data and performance measurement to continuously improve campaign effectiveness and demonstrate business impact.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 15, creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and perform at their best.

• Manage agency partnerships, budgets and resources to ensure high-quality delivery and strong return on investment.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing communications expertise that supports business objectives and organisational change.

Required Experience & Skills

We're looking for an experienced communications leader who combines strategic thinking with strong execution and a passion for storytelling.

• Significant experience leading communications within entertainment, media, consumer brands or agency environments.

• A track record of delivering high-impact, multi-market communications campaigns and integrated audience engagement strategies.

• Experience working within complex, matrixed organisations and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions and markets.

• Strong knowledge of media relations, talent management, events, social and influencer ecosystems, and reputation management.

• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and managing agency partnerships.

• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and measure success.

• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, continuous learning and developing others.

• The ability to navigate ambiguity, drive change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.