Manager, Corporate Development
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Manager, Corporate Development Req ID:
10145556 Job Description: About the Role & Team The Corporate
Development group at The Walt Disney Company is a team of
approximately ten professionals with backgrounds in media &
technology, investment banking, private equity, and consulting, who
serve as in-house advisors to the company’s executive leadership on
key inorganic growth opportunities globally and who negotiate and
execute M&A transactions. The department’s activities and
accomplishments have contributed to the growth and success of many
of the company’s business units across the Disney Entertainment,
Sports, and Disney Experiences segments. Examples of work completed
include: Acquisitions: NFL Network, 21st Century Fox, Hulu,
BAMTech, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar Joint Ventures: Merger of Star
India with Viacom18, combination of Hulu Live TV and Fubo
Divestitures: Fox’s 22 Regional Sports Networks, Endemol Shine,
FoxNext Games Investments: Minority stakes in OpenAI, Epic Games,
Professional Lacrosse League, WEBTOON What You Will Do As the
manager you will play a key role in evaluating and executing
acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, and developing new
business opportunities. The position entails extensive interaction
with business unit and corporate senior management and provides
early project leadership responsibility. Managers develop excellent
quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills while building
a rich base of knowledge within the media and entertainment
industry from a ‘principal’ perspective. Managers gain exposure to
the executive decision-making process and have the opportunity to
influence the strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company.
Required Qualifications & Skills Excellent record of academic and
professional achievement Strong accounting, finance, modeling,
valuation, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated leadership and
interpersonal skills A team-oriented attitude and an enthusiasm for
mentoring junior team members A passion for both business and media
& entertainment Required Education MBA Preferred Qualifications 4
years of experience at a top tier investment bank, private equity,
or comparable corporate development group within a major media and
entertainment company The hiring range for this position in
Burbank, California is $139,200.00 to $186,600.00 per year. The
base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity
and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region,
job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of
the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and
position offered. Job Posting Segment: Corporate Development Job
Posting Primary Business: Corporate Innovation Primary Job Posting
Category: Corporate Planning (Including M&A) Employment Type:
Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA,
USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-03-18
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Pasadena , Manager, Corporate Development, Accounting, Auditing , Burbank, California
