Communications Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support marketplace amplification for Disney Advertising across Sports, Addressable/Data and Measurement, and Entertainment. The role will help position Disney Advertising as a leader in the advertising marketplace through media relations, thought‑leadership initiatives and internal communications.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Communications team with writing, developing and executing short‑ and long‑term publicity plans.
• Write and edit press materials—including releases, pitches and talking points—and support outreach to national and local media outlets.
• Identify and proactively pitch Disney leadership for key industry events, thought‑leadership opportunities and earned‑media stories.
• Research, update and maintain trade and business editorial, awards and events calendars.
• Prepare and submit corporate and executive award entries, tracking timely submission opportunities.
• Conduct comprehensive research and vetting of industry conference and speaking opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to plan, support logistics for and execute Disney Advertising’s presence at events.
• Build and maintain strong communication relationships with internal departments such as Sales, Client Solutions, Operations, Networks, Streaming and Technology PR teams.
• Support the development and distribution of press materials, key messages, Q&A documents and identify creative ways to disseminate news.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, online influencers and key internal stakeholders.
• Maintain a clips and coverage database while tracking earned‑media performance and business announcements.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in public relations, journalism or marketing communications.
• Experience working in corporate communications, PR or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, self‑starter attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams.

Required skills