Director, Creator Content and Partnerships

Disney is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Director, DTC Creator Partnerships to build and scale Disney's global Creator Studio—a strategic capability designed to accelerate audience growth, deepen fan engagement, and drive direct-to-consumer value through creator-led content. Reporting to the VP, Creator Partnerships, this leader will define the Creator Studio strategy, operating model, and global creator ecosystem, partnering across Marketing, Product, Programming, Analytics, Legal, and International teams to develop scalable creator programs, original content franchises, and audience growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep creator economy expertise with strong business acumen, operational excellence, and a passion for building high-performing organizations in a fast-moving digital landscape. Responsibilities Creator Studio Leadership • Build and scale Disney's global Creator Studio, defining its strategy, operating model, and long-term roadmap. • Lead and develop a high-performing team across creator partnerships, production, creative strategy, and operations. • Establish scalable workflows, governance, resource planning, and performance standards that enable global growth. Creator Strategy & Partnerships • Develop and execute Disney's creator partnership strategy, cultivating relationships with creators, talent representatives, agencies, and strategic partners. • Identify and launch creator-led franchises, content partnerships, and new audience growth opportunities. • Lead complex partnership negotiations, licensing agreements, and commercial models. Content & Audience Strategy • Define creator-led programming that increases audience acquisition, engagement, retention, and fandom across Disney's streaming platforms. • Translate audience insights, cultural trends, and platform behavior into scalable content strategies while preserving creator authenticity and Disney's brand standards. • Design and optimize creator incentive programs that drive long-term creator engagement and ecosystem growth. Business Performance • Own performance metrics across audience growth, engagement, watch time, creator success, and business impact. • Partner…