Digital Accounts Manager (project Hire)- Disney Publishing

Disney Disney · Media · New York, NY +1

The Digital Accounts Manager will manage business development and long-term revenue growth through strategic digital licensing partnerships and vertical publishing sales for Disney Consumer Products. This role focuses on driving digital publishing revenue through sales of digital content like ebooks and audiobooks, identifying and executing new business opportunities, managing existing partnerships, and analyzing market trends. The position is a 6-month project hire.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive digital publishing revenue through strategic licensing partnerships and day-to-day sales of digital content (eg: ebooks, audiobooks, video ebooks) across digital retailers, learning platforms, non-traditional publishing channels, and emerging distribution models.
  2. Identify, negotiate, and execute new business opportunities aligned with Legal and Finance, supporting broader digital licensing strategy
  3. Achieve or exceed annual revenue targets through new business development and growth of existing digital accounts
  4. Manage and optimize existing licensee and sales platform relationships, including joint planning, performance tracking, and initiative execution from concept through launch
  5. Collaborate cross-functionally on content selection, pricing, promotions, and metadata optimization

Skills

Required

  • sales
  • licensing
  • business development
  • digital media/publishing
  • organizational skills
  • manage multiple priorities
  • communication skills
  • presentation skills
  • proactive, results-driven mindset
  • analytical and strategic thinker
  • ability to execute on ideas
  • collaborate across functions and regions
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice to have

  • Deep understanding of digital media, distribution platforms, and business models
  • Track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing complex deals
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • familiarity with legal/financial frameworks
  • Experience in large, matrixed organizations
  • Knowledge of financial tracking systems

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience in sales, licensing, business development, or digital media/publishing
  • Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement