Manager, Espn Content Experience & Operations

Disney Disney · Media · Mexico City, Mexico

Manager role focused on defining and executing the content experience strategy for ESPN sports content on Disney+ in Mexico and Central America. This involves shaping content positioning, discovery, and consumption by leveraging editorial vision, platform strategy, and data insights. The role requires strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership, working with various teams to elevate Disney+ as a premier destination for live sports.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and lead the Sports content experience strategy for Disney+ Mexico & Central America.
  2. Define editorial priorities and content positioning for key sports events, leagues, and franchises, ensuring maximum impact and audience relevance.
  3. Shape how Sports content is surfaced on the platform, including editorial treatments, metadata strategy (descriptions, titling, artwork), and user journeys, aligned with local rights, market insights, and SVOD business priorities.
  4. Act as a strategic partner to Programming, Production, Marketing, ESPN, Product, Design, and Operations teams to ensure a cohesive and best-in-class experience.
  5. Translate data, audience behavior, and performance insights into editorial and strategic decisions.

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Content Strategy, Planning, or Programming, ideally within Sports, Media, Streaming, or Digital Entertainment environments.
  • Strong passion and knowledge for Sports, with a deep understanding of how fans engage with live and on-demand sports content.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to connect content, audience behavior, and platform objectives.
  • Proven ability to work with data and performance insights to inform editorial and business decisions.
  • Strong editorial sensibility and attention to detail, with the ability to balance creativity and structure.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, successfully influencing stakeholders and leading complex, cross-functional workflows.
  • Comfort working in live, high-pressure environments, especially around major sports events.
  • Experience with CMS tools and digital content platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, with the ability to clearly articulate strategy and influence decision-making.

What the JD emphasized

  • Sports content experience strategy
  • Sports content is surfaced
  • Sports content delivers on brand