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Manager/Senior Manager, Local Content

Minato-ku, Japan💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-30 → 2026-07-31

Core

Leads development and execution of live action content and unscripted projects, shaping the content slate to align with local tastes and business objectives.

Role type

Senior Manager, Content Development & Production

Builds

Live-action content and unscripted projects for Disney+ service

Domain

Entertainment, Media, APAC Local Content

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Content development, Acquisitions, Producing, Pitch evaluation, Rights clearance, Contract negotiation, Vendor management, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic goal alignment, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Deep industry networks, Understanding of local audience preferences, Entrepreneurial spirit, Multicultural team collaboration

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop pitches for local content from concept to delivery, Coordinate internal resources through the greenlight process, Lead live-action production and oversee the local production pipeline, Engage and manage relationships with external production partners and talent, Lead and negotiate complex content licensing and talent deals, Collaborate with legal, finance, and marketing teams to maximize content value

Seniority

Senior Manager, hands-on leadership

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