Director, Public Policy, KR

1 Month ago • 12 Years + • Legal

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Job Description

The person in this position will be part of The Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) Global Public Policy team responsible for the company’s public policy and government relations activities in Korea. This will include collaboration with Disney’s business leadership team in Korea and representing the company with policymakers on key issues related to TWDC’s various lines of business in Korea. Responsibilities: Maintain an expertise in the policy environment affecting TWDC’s business in Korea Analyze new government policies and Korea’s political and economic dynamics Liaise internally with business leads and other functions such as the legal and communications teams Grow and maintain networks with policymakers along with trade and industry associations Develop strategies to further sound policymaking and regulation Implement stakeholder engagement initiatives
Must have:
  • 12+ years of experience working on media, internet, telecom policy issues
  • Demonstrated expertise in relevant issues
  • Experience leading engagement with policymakers
  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Strong communications skills
  • Writing ability in both Korean and English
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong track record of executing across functions
  • A team player and ability to exercise good judgement
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic
Good to have:
  • MBA or law degree
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Job Summary:

The person in this position will be part of The Walt Disney Company’s (TWDC) Global Public Policy team responsible for the company’s public policy and government relations activities in Korea. This will include collaboration with Disney’s business leadership team in Korea and representing the company with policymakers on key issues related to TWDC’s various lines of business in Korea.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Korea) Limited, which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain an expertise in the policy environment affecting TWDC’s business in Korea
  • Analyze new government policies and Korea’s political and economic dynamics
  • Liaise internally with business leads and other functions such as the legal and communications teams
  • Grow and maintain networks with policymakers along with trade and industry associations
  • Develop strategies to further sound policymaking and regulation Implement stakeholder engagement initiatives

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience working on media, internet, telecom policy issues for companies and/or government or relevant industry associations
  • Demonstrated expertise in relevant issues and experience leading engagement with policymakers
  • Bachelor’s degree or above; MBA or law degree helpful
  • Strong communications skills and writing ability in both Korean and English
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and strong track record of executing across functions
  • A team player and ability to exercise good judgement
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come

together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, family status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, nationality/ethnicity, migrant worker status, carrier of infectious diseases status, or any other category of persons to the extent provided by law. This policy extends, but is not limited, to recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, rate of pay, and other forms of compensation, education, and training.

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

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