Integrated Planning Coordinator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Job Summary
The Integrated Planning Coordinator supports strategic alignment, operational excellence, and communication across The Walt Disney Studios, Consumer Products, and Parks. This role provides critical coordination for planning processes, presentations, events, and team operations, driving collaboration across various lines of business for films and franchises from Pixar, Walt Disney Animation, Disney Live Action, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios. The coordinator monitors milestones, manages calendars, plans events, supports operational workflows, and facilitates communication.
Must Have
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Self-starter with strong initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, partner needs, and fast-paced environments
- Comfortable collaborating across multiple teams and levels of the organization
- Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday)
Good to Have
- 2+ years of experience in entertainment or related industry
Perks & Benefits
- Bonus
- Long-term incentive units
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Walt Disney Studios Integrated Planning team drives alignment and collaboration across the Studio and key lines of business (XLOB) across The Walt Disney Company (e.g. Disney Consumer Products, Parks & Resorts, Corporate, and Studio) as strategies and plans are developed in support of films and franchises from Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios. The team works globally to maximize the value of these brands and films while supporting the processes and priorities of internal business partners.
The Integrated Planning Coordinator plays a key role in supporting strategic alignment, operational excellence, and communication across the Studio, Consumer Products, and Parks. This role provides critical coordination support for planning processes, presentations, events, and team operations.
Responsibilities:
Planning & Alignment
- Support the Integrated Planning title & franchise planning processes across all Studios.
- Monitor planning milestones, including presentations, screenings, meetings, and financial updates, ensuring information is accurate and delivered on time.
- Maintain and update team calendars, trackers, and planning tools to ensure timely communication to global partners.
Events & Presentations
- Plan and execute special events, presentations, and screenings, including scheduling, attendee list management, logistics, and day-of support.
- Partner with internal teams to manage presentation timelines, content needs, and logistics for key Studio moments and leadership meetings.
Operations & Asset Management
- Support operational workflows as needed, including trackers, reviews/approvals, and distribution lists.
- Manage GSS Filmed Presentations system – onboarding new users, managing requests/approvals, and partnering with key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Communication & Team Management
- Support the development and maintenance of clear communication processes across internal and external partners.
- Coordinate meetings and agendas, including scheduling, agenda development, note-taking, and communicating follow-up/action items.
- Help maintain team documentation, process guides, and shared resources.
Basic Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to convey ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Self-starter with strong initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, partner needs, and fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable collaborating across multiple teams and levels of the organization.
- Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in entertainment or related industry
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.