Business Operations Director – Audience Expansion

The Walt Disney Company

. Contribute to audience and revenue growth across ESPN’s global platforms .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeGlendale • California • United StatesLead💰 $126,800 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in revenue growth strategies, audience development, and financial analysis within the media industry. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects and synthesizing insights into actionable strategies for business operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Revenue Growth StrategyFinancial AnalysisAudience DevelopmentMedia Analytics PlatformsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingSports Rights AnalysisDeal ModelingRevenue ForecastingContent Distribution Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointKeynoteGoogle WorkspaceAdobeConvivaGoogle Analytics

Industry Keywords

MediaAudience DevelopmentBusiness OperationsAd SalesDigital MediaStreaming MediaLinear MediaContent Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to audience and revenue growth across ESPN’s global platforms
Lead operational efforts and evaluate opportunities based on ROI
Partner with internal departments to drive revenue growth for ESPN Global Sports
Conduct sports rights analysis and deal modeling to support acquisitions
Partner with Programming and Scheduling teams to create efficiencies across global planning
Synthesize financial and growth strategies into storytelling presentations and communicate findings to management
Manage special projects and priorities for the VP, Global Sports Cross Platform Development
Oversee the Business Operations Global Insights budget
Help manage Global Sports Films/Originals distribution across streaming and linear touchpoints
Operationalize analytics and fan insights to inform growth strategy and commercial opportunities
Create and communicate insight summaries on performance, fan behavior, audience opportunities and content performance
Identify and action future revenue and growth opportunities beyond distribution and traditional advertising sales
Evaluate content distribution opportunities on third-party platforms with Disney Platform Distribution
Develop actions from revenue forecasts to maximize annual performance
Track competitive platforms for revenue and growth opportunities
Coordinate shared services to unify business objectives across teams
Conduct vendor evaluations focused on ESPN Global Sports growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years working in media
Ability to work across multiple time-zones and collaborate with regional teams
Ability to strategize and think creatively; strong problem-solving skills
Organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple high-priority projects and keen attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, result-oriented work environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Workspace
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, and pre-decisional information
Bachelor’s degree in Business or similar field
Preferred: Experience with growing revenue and understanding financial inputs
Preferred: Experience with multiple digital media analytics platforms, such as Adobe, Conviva and Google Analytics
Preferred: Experience in Media, including Entertainment or News, in Audience Development, Strategy, Ad Sales, Business Operations, Finance or Distribution
Preferred: Knowledge of audience differences and how to capitalize on them
Preferred: Experience across traditional linear, digital and streaming media platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical, financial, and/or other benefits